Blood is a marvelous fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and most multi-celled animals, it supplies nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body, carries away waste products and plays a major role in safeguarding the body against infection. Blood, of course belongs inside our bodies but at times there is a blood spill due to a nosebleed or from a minor cut. What about a major blood spill? This can occur from a severe accidental injury, criminal assault, homicide, or suicide.
Bloodborne Pathogens are infectious microorganisms that may be present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Anyone exposed to bloodborne pathogens is at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted when contaminated blood or body fluids enter the body of another person. In the workplace setting, transmission is most likely to occur through:
- Accidental puncture by a sharp object, such as a needle, broken glass or other “sharps”
- Contact between mucous membranes, broken or damaged skin and infected body fluids
- A splash of contaminated blood to your eye, nose or mouth could result in transmission
What if the blood spill is from a family member? It doesn’t matter. Many people are unaware that they are infected so you should treat all blood as potentially infectious.
DIY blood cleanup? If you want to take on the task yourself, check out this link to a CDC webpage on the proper procedure for blood cleanup.
A safe alternative to DIY is to call ProClean Environmental, La Verne. They have over 20 years in bioremediation s and approach each unfortunate incident with compassion and science.
Let’s talk about Crime Scene Cleanup. Who pays? CalVCB (California Victim Compensation Board) provides financial assistance to victims of crime and help them restore their lives. ProClean Environmental partners with CalVCB and will help you, very quickly, to help you with the application. Here’s a little info on the program:
Eligibility Criteria
Victims must be
- A California resident at time of crime, or a non-resident victimized in California
Crime must involve
- Physical injury,
- Emotional injury due to threat of physical injury,
- Death
Eligible Victims
- Direct victim. Sometimes even a witness to a crime is considered a direct victim.
- Derivative victim.
- Spouse
- Parent
- Sibling
- Child
- Grandchild
- Grandparent
- Domestic partner
- Roomate
- Caretaker of a minor victim.
- Good Samaritan. Someone who took direct action that benefited the public.
Confidentiality
The information you share with CalVCB is strictly confidential. ProClean Environmental also respects your privacy with biohazard cleanup, they never publish or share scene photos. Our technicians are discrete and respectful.
Blood is precious. When a tragic event occurs causing loss of blood, it’s best to leave it not only to professional cleaners but also in the hands of those who care. At ProClean Environmental, we are both. Call us today.