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Cleanliness is totally related to disease prevention and hygiene. Various cleaning services play an important role in achieving this.Maintaining a clean environment is for the health of humans,as their health completely depends on the atmosphere around them.

It is of great important to have knowledge about working with Bloodborne Pathogens. It teaches you and your employees how to be safe while working. Knowing the procedure OSHA gives you the capability of doing the work the right way.

OSHA bloodborne pathogen or infection in human blood can cause diseases in employees. The Pathogen can cause Hepatitis B(HBV) C(CHV) and immune deficiency virus (HIV) and can cause death if not treated in time.

When doing this kind of work you have to make sure you and your employees have the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to work with or you can be contaminated, OSHA gives you a better insight how to prepare and protect yourself and employees from getting infected with these diseases. Very important is to remember that you and your employees must be vaccinated after initial Bloodborne Pathogen training and within 10 working days of any assignment.

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Mold has had its 15 minutes of fame over the last few years. Though the hype has died down, mold—and mold remediation—in homes is still an important issue. Customer complaints require home builders to have a fast action plan, both to clean up the mold problem and to show customers that a quality home builder (you) is looking out for their health and safety and the durability of their home.

There are two important things to remember about mold:

1. Prevent it by doing things right the first time 

2. When you do face mold, take care of it immediately.

 

Ensuring your warranty team follows a process for mold remediation will take care of the latter.

The following steps, which can be adapted to fit within your company's policy, serve as a basic process for quickly remediating mold problems.

 

 

Step 1: Learn about moisture

Assessing mold growth involves more than just looking at what's visibly growing on the walls or in a corner. Mold can be an invisible intruder, growing behind and around what you first see. Such devious behavior requires inquisitive thinking.

First, understand that behind all mold growth is a water or moisture problem. Second, become a master of moisture — know where moisture comes from and how it gets into the home. The ultimate goal of these two steps is for warranty representatives to identify a moisture source and use its location to help locate all mold growth, not just what's immediately visible.

 

Mold grows by releasing its reproductive cells (spores) into the air. Spores are invisible to the naked eye, and mold can spread and grow anywhere in the home as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Common surfaces that harbor mold growth include drywall, insulation, tile, fabrics, and wood.

 

Step 2: Document the mold problem and create a remediation plan

Before you begin mold removal, document the mold situation with writing, photos and video. The warranty team supervisor will use the documentation to develop a remediation plan, which typically answers questions like when work is slated to begin, when that work is scheduled to be completed, who will be performing the remediation, any testing that should be done, and if homeowners will be temporarily relocated. In the longer term, the documentation can help manage liability for your company or point to larger trends in mold growth.

 

Why mold in the home is a problem: Aside from the fact that it looks unsightly and unclean, mold has ramifications for people's health. Mold spores that land in a wet or damp location can begin to grow and can produce allergens, irritants, and potentially toxic substances, affecting indoor air quality and occupant health. Continuous exposure to mold in home environments can cause or worsen homeowners' pre-existing health conditions. (Photo: Pexels / Joanna Bu)

 

Step 3: Calculate the extent of the mold contamination

Mold may not always grow in one area, so you need to figure out how much contamination you're really looking at. Calculating the extent of the contamination will impact how you approach mold removal and clean up. The goal of mold removal is to clean up mold growing within the home, and to avoid exposing homeowners to large amounts of mold.

The New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) has developed guidelines for cleaning up mold contamination. These guidelines are widely used in the construction industry and recommend six levels of mold removal based on the square footage of the mold and whether or not the mold is located within the home's HVAC system. Following the NYC DOH's guidelines, available online, calculate the remediation level needed.

 

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Step 4: Remediate mold contamination

Remediation will always involve cleaning up existing mold while avoiding exposure to oneself as well as homeowners, as well as preventing new growth by addressing the moisture source. Based on your calculation of the contamination area, determine if you're working in an area up to 30 square feet (approximately the size of a full sheet of drywall). If so, you'll be following the guidelines for remediation levels 1 and 2. Level 1 remediation is used for small, isolated areas of mold up to 10 square feet and Level 2 remediation covers square footage from 10 to 30 square feet.

 

The cleanup process is the same for Level 1 and Level 2 mold remediation and is comprised of these steps:

• Repair the water problem. This will help prevent new mold spores from growing.
• Isolate the contaminated area. Close all doors and windows between the contaminated area and other rooms of the home for both levels. For Level 2 remediation, also cover all doorways and any other openings with 6 mil polyethylene sheeting. Seal all seams of the sheeting with duct tape and slip openings in the sheeting to enter the contaminated area.
• Suppress dust. Do this by misting the contaminated areas.
• Remove materials. Remove all wet and mold-damaged porous materials. Check with your supervisor and reference Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents on mold remediation if you're not sure which materials to remove.
• Place materials in plastic bags. Discard all wet and moldy materials in plastic bags that are at least 6 mil thick, double-bag the materials, and tie the bags closed. The bags can be disposed of as regular trash once the outside of the bags are wiped with a damp cloth and detergent solution prior to leaving the contamination area.
• Clean. All non-porous materials and wood surfaces that are moldy must be cleaned. Use a wire brush on all moldy surfaces and then wipe the area with disposable wipes. To dispose of as regular trash, discard wipes in 6 mil polyethylene bags, double-bag and tie closed. Finally, scrub all moldy surfaces using a damp cloth and detergent solution until all mold has been removed and rinsed cleaned surfaces with clean water.
• Clean the affected area and egress. The process for Level 1 differs from Level 2 at this point. For Level 1, clean with a damp cloth and/or mop with detergent solution. Level 2 requires you to vacuum all surfaces with a HEPA vacuum, and then clean all surfaces with a damp cloth and/or mop and detergent solution. Discard wipes as described above.
• Visibility test. All areas should be visibly free of contamination and debris — no dust and dirt means no mold.
• Dry. Cleaned materials should be dried to allow leftover moisture to evaporate. To speed up the drying process, use fans, dehumidifiers or raise the indoor air temperature.
• Replace. All materials that were moved should be replaced or repaired.

 

Reference the remediation plan during the actual remediation to make sure it's being followed. If additional mold is discovered during the clean up, the warranty supervisor should update the plan.

For contamination areas greater than 30 square feet, many builders hire outside mold removal firms to perform the clean up. In this case, you and your team switch from actually performing mold remediation to supervising a qualified contractor. Having a general understanding of the proper procedures an outside company should be following is useful. The NYC DOH guidelines address such procedures for Level 3 contamination and above.

 

Step 5: Determine if cleanup has been successful

Just because the mold is gone and there's no dirt or dust doesn't mean that you're done. Your last step is to determine if your clean-up efforts have been successful. While this last step is a judgment call, there are some options and guidelines to follow.

The EPA document, Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, is a great resource that provides guidelines for helping you complete your clean up efforts. Some of these guidelines include:

• The moisture problem has been fixed. Verify this by revisiting the home soon after remediation — you shouldn't see any signs of recurring water damage.
• No sign of visible mold, mold-damaged materials or moldy odors.
• Homeowners should be able to occupy or re-occupy the home without physical symptoms or aggravated health complaints.

 

Depending on your company and the specific details of a mold problem, additional testing by an environmental testing company may be performed after the clean up to verify that all mold has been removed.

When it comes to mold, the key is to implement a comprehensive moisture management strategy. Potential liability and health issues from mold can be dramatically decreased by doing it right the first time. Clean up must be immediate and thorough, following a process like the above steps. It may sound over-simplified, but the primary failure in response to homeowner complaints is simply the fact that builders don't respond fast enough, or with the emphasis that the issue is potentially serious.

Minimum personal protection equipment for levels 1 and 2 remediation includes an N95 respirator, eye goggles without vents and rubber gloves that extend to mid-forearm.

It is very important to know and learn about the care that one has to have when encountering cases where is to clean bloodborne pathogens as a cleaning job that I have already learned today to be very careful when these cases arise

All employers have a responsibility to educate their employees about the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and are required to provide OSHA bloodborne pathogen training, especially to those in the healthcare sector. This type of training has been made mandatory for businesses that have a high likelihood of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

All employees should be aware of the procedures of cleaning and decontaminating areas that have had contact with blood, vomit, and/or other bodily fluids. It is always safer to assume that these things may be the source of some type of bloodborne pathogen.

All custodial staff that handles biohazard waste, sharps bins, or other potentially contaminated objects should be educated on how to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogen exposure, as well as the correct procedures to take in the event of an “accident” or event of exposure. Explaining the use of protective equipment and procedures, as well as reporting and follow-up in the event of exposure are requirements that benefit both the employer and employees.

Carpet cleaning is an essential part of every building, residential or commercial. It is one of the best ways to improve indoor air quality and overall indoor health. For maximum life expectancy of carpets and resilient fibers, thorough carpet cleaning is a must have. Especially for higher traffic areas and heavy use areas, it is imperative to deep clean all areas regularly.

With recent knowledge gained, we plan on expanding our services to offer regualr carpet cleaning services for all of our customers. As a result we expect to evolve our business into a more complete cleaning service for large and small customers alike.

With the increase in cleaning technology, better cleaning chemicals, newer methodology of cleaning, we believe that we can provide the most comprehensive cleaning and maintenance solutions for all sized companies and businesses. With an emphsis on Green Cleaning to compliment our current services, this additional trade will send us to the top of our market and integrate seamlessly into our existing client base.

It is very important that all the cleaning employees are educated on bloodborne pathogens. Having knowledge of how to properly handle and take care of these potentially deadly pathogens can be a matter of life and death. Employees and staff are the first people on the scene so they having to take extreme measures to prevent the spread of the pathogen and protect their own health.

Bloodborne pathogens and OPIM's such as HPV and HIV are known to cause liver damage and even death. All employees and staff should be properly vaccinated if they know they will potentially come into contact with an infectious agent. With the cleaning staff being informed and vaccinated on these pathogens they should have no problem with properly handling the mess.

In this time especially, we need our cleaning staff's educated on the bloodborne pathogens. If there was exposure to a bloodborne pathogen in a nursing home we would need the staff to be 100 percent sure that they can handle the job. Which means they have to thoroughly inspect, clean, and discard of any contaminated objects or materials. This is why we need our cleaning staff and employees to be highly educated on these pathogens because it isn't just about our health it's about others as well.

"Properly Cleaning Healthcare Facilities Is So Important"

With so much at stake, the cleaning needs of healthcare facilities are unique from many other institutions. They require the expertise of janitorial specialists dedicated to ensuring a thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and disinfected environment. At ServiceMaster Clean, we bring our extensive cleaning knowledge, utilizing methods and products, to help prevent cross contamination. With ServiceMaster Clean, you benefit from a national network that delivers consistent results across the complete range of healthcare cleaning needs.

Healthcare facilities need specialized cleaning including sanitizing and disinfecting.  It's important to utilize cleaning practices and products that will prevent contamination.

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that there are nearly 1.7 million cases of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Of these more than 98,000 patients, one in 17, die due to contraction of a HAI while at a healthcare facility. This makes HAIs the most common complication of hospital care and one of the top leading causes of death in the USA. Implementing better cleaning and infection prevention practices is estimated to save between $25 billion to $32 billion in medical costs.

Retro Clean, LLC makes sure that their  employees receive the proper education and training will decrease cross contamination, reduce the cases of HAIs and increase compliance.

Healthcare cleaners must know and use good hand hygiene, and correct cleaning and disinfecting procatices.  Training should include things like setting up the cleaning cart, how to properly put on personal protective equipment (PPE), and correct order to clean areas to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting.

The patients in healthcare facilities have a much higher risk for contracting infections. With proper training and understanding of techniques required to clean and disinfect healthcare facilities, many infections and deaths can be prevented. 

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Finding a company that you can feel comfortable choosing is easy when you use the IJCSA Home Cleaning/Maid Service Directory. When you allow someone into your home and personal space you want to know that you are hiring a company you can trust.

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