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Harmful Waste

After any biohazard situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
   
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
   
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
   
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
   
• State Laws and Licensing Requirements may apply.
  
  

Stay out of affected areas. Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threating. Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated. Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.

Don't attempt cleanup of any kind. Don't touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids. Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or handle contact lenses in affected areas.

If exposed to harmful waste, OSHA recommends a post-exposure medical evaluation. Consult your local health department or physician.

SERVPRO will be able to explain the local rules for specialized cleaning situations.

 

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