BIO-RECOVERY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q: Can I use my regular cleaning or janitorial service to clean up blood or pathological waste?

A: Not unless you're regular cleaning or janitorial service has been properly trained and the company is equipped to handle bio-hazardous waste such as blood and body fluids. They also must have a contract with bio-hazardous waste trasportation company to remove and destroy the waste after clean up.

Q: Who pays for bio-recovery services?

A: Ultimately, the property owner is responsible for the cost of the services. In most cases however, home, business or auto insurance will cover the cost, minus the deductible of the policy.

Q: Can I have the employees of my business clean up after the police have cleared the scene?

A: Federal regulation # 29CRF1910.1030 states that no employee can be placed in a position to be exposed to blood spills or blood borne pathogens without the following requirements being met.

1. They must have received proper bloodborne pathogen training from an approved trainer.
2. The company must have a written bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan.
3. The employees must be provided with personal protective clothing and equipment.
4. They must have completed the series of Hepatitis "B" injections and been provided with an exposure evaluation.
5. There must be properly marked containers to store and transport the waste from the site.