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Why can I not do bio-hazard cleanup
myself? |
Federal
Regulation 29CFR1910.1030 states that no
employee can be placed in a position to be
exposed to blood spills without first:
- Receiving blood borne pathogen (BBP) training
- Having a written BBP exposure control plan
- Having been provided personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Having been offered a Hepatitis B vaccine, exposure
evaluation & follow up
- Being provided with a method to remove & properly
store the bio-hazardous waste in properly
marked containers for disposal at an
approved site.
Only after these five (5) criteria have been
met can an employee be required by his/her
employer to perform bio-hazard cleanup. |
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Can I get reimbursed by my
insurance company for these services? |
| In most
cases, insurance (home, business, auto) will
reimburse you for our services. Please
consult with your individual insurance
carrier for possible reimbursement. If you
are the victim of a crime and have no
insurance, contact the Victim's Assistance
Board. |
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Can I be penalized if I choose to
have an employee clean up the scene? |
| Non
compliance with 29CFR1910.1030 can result in
OSHA fines ranging from $7,000 - $70,000.
More importantly, you are placing your
employees', yourself and your customers at
risk. |
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How quickly will Southern
Bio-Recovery arrive? |
| Our
services are available 24/7/365. Technicians
will be dispatched soon after receiving your
call. We understand that true 24 hour
service means complete accessibility. Our
operators stand ready at all hours of the
day and night; often answering phones on the
first ring. |
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Do we have to pay for these
services up front? |
| No. If you
are a homeowner, we will directly with you
and your insurance company. If you are the
victim of a crime, Southern Bio-Recovery
will perform all required services without
requiring payment at the time of service. We
will then assist in the filing of insurance
claims or obtaining reimbursement from the
Victim's Assistance Board. |
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What if I do not live in the
Southeastern United States? |
| Two good
sources for bio-recovery services are
BioRecovery Corporation and
The American Bio-Recovery Association (ABRA). Always feel
free to
contact
Southern Bio-Recovery for advice and/or a
referral. See our
links
page for more information. |
