OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard
OSHA states that the Bloodborne Pathogens standard applies to employees whose work creates reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. OSHA has specifically addressed contractors cleaning blood and body fluids after homicides, suicides and unattended deaths.
OSHA interpretation: contractors cleaning blood after accidents and traumatic incidents →
Regulated waste
OSHA's definition includes liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious material, certain contaminated items that could release those materials if compressed, some dried contaminated items capable of releasing material during handling, contaminated sharps, and certain pathological or microbiological wastes.
What this page does not claim
This page explains general safety standards and does not state that any particular project requires a specific regulatory classification, nor does it claim a certification, license or credential that has not been provided to us.
Need local cleanup help?
If you are dealing with a biohazard cleanup situation in Warner Robins, call (478) 739-0192 to discuss what happened and the affected area.