Trauma cleanup professionals perform one of the most critical and demanding services in the restoration industry. It often involves remediation of areas where an accident or violent crime occurred. The potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens is significantly increased. The specialized knowledge for employees entering these environments is critical to their safety and those who will later occupy those spaces.

Every trauma scene must be approached using Universal Precautions, treating all biological materials as potentially hazardous. Proper training enables our teams to assess risks and take appropriate measures before beginning the work. Understanding what PPE will protect them and how to use it properly makes all the difference with regard to their safety. 

Knowledge of biological hazards and how to properly clean them up reduces risks to future occupants as well. Professionally certified Trauma Restoration Professionals carry a responsibility to understand how to remediate bloodborne pathogens and to comply with regulatory requirements. Bloodborne pathogen awareness is at the foundation of safety in Trauma Cleanup.