BIOHAZARD DECONTAMINATION
We are trusted professionals in remediation, specializing in the cleanup of homicide, suicide, hoarding, accident, and crime scenes. We handle both biohazards—like blood and bodily fluids—and chemical contamination from fentanyl, meth, and other illicit drugs in homes, buildings, and vehicles.
What is a Biohazard?
Biohazards are harmful viruses, bacteria, or other infectious biological agents that pose a risk to humans and animals through infection or environmental exposure.
Biohazard remediation involves the removal, cleaning, and disinfection of blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials from areas affected by a death, accident, or disease outbreak. Because of the high exposure risk to blood borne pathogens, biohazard remediation is a specialty service that requires proper training, equipment, certification, and licensing.
Where are Biohazards Found?
Biohazards can be found anywhere and everywhere, including at your job or worksite, your dentist’s or doctor’s office, or any public place.
Some Examples of Biohazards Are:
Decontamination Remediation
When a biological hazard is present, remediation as soon as possible is imperative. Trauma Scene will professionally and efficiently restore your home, business or vehicle back to pre-loss conditions.
Contamination often runs deeper than what’s visible on the surface. Even after all traces of blood or biological material are removed, bioremediation is required to eliminate microscopic pathogens that may remain. Fluids can seep through cracks in laminate or hardwood flooring, soak into carpet and underlay, or spread beneath baseboards and into drywall. Without proper treatment, these hidden pathogens can pose serious health risks to anyone in the space.
We understand the science behind biohazard cleanup and follow strict protocols to meet all Alberta Health Services and Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Our team uses the right equipment, procedures, and disposal methods to ensure every job is done safely and properly.
Decontamination Process
Our biohazard decontamination process starts with thoroughly wiping down all hard surfaces using specialized cleaning solutions. Contaminated materials are bagged, inventoried, and safely removed. We assess for structural damage, then disinfect and inspect the area to ensure all contamination is eliminated. If needed, we perform odour treatment, followed by monitoring and testing to confirm sanitization levels meet regulatory standards
Our technicians remove flooring, drywall, and other affected materials to clean and disinfect any blood or fluids that may have seeped underneath or behind them. Porous materials like carpet and fabric are removed, as they can’t be properly disinfected. All removed materials and used cleaning supplies are treated as biohazard waste, documented, and safely transported to an approved disposal facility in full compliance with regulations.
Our certified biohazard decontamination teams are experienced in the use of personal protective and respiratory equipment and are experts in biohazard remediation. They meet federal and provincial environmental and safety requirements for handling and transporting regulated medical waste and maintain contracts with licensed biohazard waste disposal companies.