The World Health Organization estimates 15% of all healthcare waste to be biohazardous!
That's a significant amount of hazardous material that needs handling. Biohazard waste is also known as biochemical waste. It poses a serious threat to public health and the environment. That's why there are proper guidelines to follow.
Employing a medical waste disposal company is necessary for anyone dealing with waste.
The Critical Role of Professional Biohazard Waste Disposal Services
Professional biohazard disposal services play a crucial role in human and environmental protection. It ensures that biohazard waste is treated, managed, and disposed of in a way that mitigates risks. These risks pertain to public health, safety, and the environment.
These companies are well-versed in regulatory standards and best practices. They are best known for handling hazardous materials.
By employing their expertise, organizations can ensure compliance with local and international laws. They can avoid hefty fines and maintain a safe environment for their staff and the community.
Navigating the Complexities of Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste disposal is not a simple task. It involves several complex processes, including segregation, packaging, transportation, treatment, and final disposal. These processes need precision and care. This is to prevent contamination and the spread of diseases.
A small misstep in handling can lead to dire consequences! It can cause infections or diseases and pollute the environment.
A professional waste disposal company has the necessary cleanup knowledge. It also has skills and equipment for the job at hand.
They train their staff to handle biohazard waste effectively. The goal is to ensure each step in the waste management process is of the highest standard.
This greatly reduces the potential for errors and mishaps.
If that happens, it could pose a risk to public health and safety.
Why Professional Biohazard Disposal Services are a Must
Employing professional biohazard disposal services provides a host of benefits. They ensure safety and compliance. They bring efficiency and reliability to the waste management process.
There's a reduction in the staff burden and they can focus on their core responsibilities.
These companies often offer sustainable disposal solutions. They contribute to environmental preservation by minimizing waste and recycling where possible.
Furthermore, these services also provide invaluable peace of mind.
The assurance that biohazard waste is being managed responsibly is vital. Organizations should not have to worry about potential legal repercussions. Another worry for them not to have is harm to their reputation due to improper waste disposal.
The Biohazard Bottom Line
The management of biohazard waste is a vital, yet intricate task. But, it carries significant risks.
Employing a professional medical waste disposal company is not a matter of convenience! It is an essential step to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. Waste continues to be a significant byproduct of vital services. The role of professional biohazard disposal services is more important than ever.
Let's value their role and embrace their services for a safer and healthier tomorrow. Contact us now to hire a biohazard waste expense
What are the top factors to consider when selecting a crime scene cleanup company? If you're looking for a murder scene cleanup provider, check this out.
Thanks to pop culture, the public knows more about the crime scene cleanup process than a few years ago. But many are still unaware of their responsibilities when crimes occur on their property. This can leave them in a lurch when they discover that it falls to them to arrange for cleanup after sudden deaths or other incidents.
Murder scene cleanup can be particularly distressing to deal with. Violent crimes are traumatic and it's understandable to assume the authorities are there to help. Learning that police and paramedics aren't responsible for picking up the pieces can make the situation harder to cope with.
Finding the right cleanup company is one of the best things survivors can do for themselves. Here are the key points to consider when selecting a cleanup provider.
1. Does a Murder Scene Cleanup Firm Serve Your Area?
Finding a provider that serves your area may seem like a given, but it's not as straightforward as you may think.
It's not unusual for a trauma and death cleanup company to pay for advertising in your city even if they're located hours away. Online advertising, in particular, often casts a broader net than necessary.
You should likewise avoid services that rely on toll-free numbers. These often connect to call centers that can be located almost anywhere.
Instead, seek out a cleanup company that you can confirm is based in your area.
2. Are They Certified and Insured?
As recently as the 1990s, the trauma cleanup industry was largely unregulated. Public awareness of blood and fluid-borne illness wasn't as widespread as it is today, and the lack of industry oversight made companies hard to rely on.
That changed over the last few decades, consumers still want to do their due diligence when selecting a service provider. The company you choose should be insured, have all the pertinent bloodborne pathogen certifications, and follow OSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines and remediation processes.
3. Can They Provide Compassionate Service?
Dealing with death is always traumatic, especially if the victim was a friend or loved one. To make this difficult process as easy as possible, you want a cleanup provider who is not only quick and thorough, but compassionate as well. This includes handling cleanup after violent crimes with discretion and confidentiality.
If a death occurred in a private residence, dealing with personal effects is another concern you want your cleanup provider to handle with care. A quality provider can work with you to recover valuables found at the scene as well as sentimental items like photographs.
Your service provider can also help you handle insurance claims and deal with adjusters. This will take the burden off your shoulders and allow you to deal with other pressing matters.
Don't Handle Cleanup After Violent Crimes Yourself
Whether you're dealing with murder scene cleanup, undiscovered death, or some other form of trauma cleanup, you don't need to handle the situation alone. Instead, you should always reach out to qualified professionals as soon as possible.
Bio-One Houston North is on-call 24/7 to help you navigate these difficult circumstances. We're licensed, fully insured, and compliant with the CDC and EPA regulations. To learn more and arrange for quick and compassionate cleanup services, contact us today.
Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
Denver, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Bio-One, Inc. is No. 2,476 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“We’re honored to be recognized in the Inc. 5000,” said Brian Brinegar, president of Bio-One Inc. “The ranking is a direct reflection of our business model, and Bio-One’s unique ability to consistently deliver essential services with care and compassion.”
Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”
About Bio-One Inc.
Bio-One Inc. is the first crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise, operating in over 39 states with 117 locations. Bio-One is committed to providing excellent service in recovery and suicide cleanup, homicide cleanup, hoarding situations, junk removal, deceased animal recovery, feces removal, pest and rodent droppings and much more. Each office is independently owned and operated by a member of the local community. For more information about becoming a Bio-One franchisee, visit bioonehoustonsouth.com.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2017 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to three decimal places. There was one tie on this year’s Inc. 5000. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including web sites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference, visit https://conference.inc.com/.
Bio-One teams across the U.S. answer calls to help their communities and remediate a variety of scenes. In our new blog series, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do for local communities.
Here is Week 7 of our Bio-One Weekly Wrap-Up.
Thank You to the Thin Gold Line
The second week of April is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications professionals who dedicate their lives to serving the public. Often called the thin gold line, 911 dispatchers are true heroes behind the scenes.
Coast to coast, Bio-One teams found fun and unique ways to recognize the Thin Gold Line.
Bio-One Helps Homeless Man with Vehicle Clean Up
This week, News San Diego reported "Homeless man's story inspires San Diego mom to enlist community's help", featuring Rene Flohr and Nicki Chipp-Flohr, owners of Bio-One. The Bio-One duo spotted a NextDoor post asking for anyone who could help 79 year-old, Les, who had been living out of his vehicle and was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. His vehicle was floor to ceiling full of items, and Bio-One was ready to help clean and disinfect the vehicle so it could be sold or donated.
In a message to Bio-One owners, Nicki said, "I am very proud of what we are doing to help someone. I thought you’d all appreciate it, since we live the Bio-One motto of #helpfirstbusinesssecond." We couldn't agree more!
Read the entire story on News San Diego.
A "Week in the Life" at Bio-One
The Bio-One team in Tuscon, AZ had a busy week with work ranging from COVID-19 disinfections, mold remediations, bird dropping clean up, medical waste disposal, suicide remediation, and more.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a crime and trauma scene cleaner, we recommend read through the Tuscon team's Weekly Wrap-Up!
Bio-One teams across the U.S. answer calls to help their communities and remediate a variety of scenes. In our new blog series, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do for local communities.
Here is Week 6 of our Bio-One Weekly Wrap-Up.
Cherokee County Biohazard Remediation
Lives in the Atlanta area were forever altered on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 after a shooting spree at three metro Atlanta spas left eight people, including six Asian women, dead within the span of 45 minutes.
Our hearts and sympathies are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.
Two weeks after the tragic events in Atlanta took place, Bio-One answered the call to remediate the spa in Cherokee County. Led by Michele O'Brien and Rebecca Phillips, the Bio-One team provided a quick response and thorough decontamination. Read more in our recent blog post.
Tragedy in Rock Hill, South Carolina
As details from the tragedy in Rock Hill, South Carolina unfold, one Bio-One team paid special tribute to the victims, first responders and other local law enforcement officials. Bio-One owners, John and Jen Symons, live in Rock Hill and experienced the police response first-hand. "It's a tight-knit community. We just can't believe it," said Jen Symons.
Their team is currently in communication with local law enforcement, and activity supporting neighbors through this difficult time.
COVID-19 Disinfection at Dojo
This week, we're spotlighting the Atlantic City team where they are regularly disinfecting Ganguly's Mixed Martial Arts. According to Bio-One owner, Victor Russomanno, "We are contracted with a local martial arts studio to disinfect them weekly. In addition to their in-house protocol, we use an electrostatic sprayer to ensure maximum coverage and protection, to ensure those who are training are staying safe through our efforts."
Across the United States, Bio-One teams actively disinfect local businesses, government buildings, and residents in the fight against coronavirus. Learn more about our COVID-19 disinfection process.
