We constantly get calls from the disaster restoration companies in our area about cleaning and sanitizing the duct systems in homes and businesses following a fire, flood or other catastrophe.
The first case of Ebola in the United States was confirmed on September 30, 2014 when Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed after traveling to Dallas, TX from Liberia.
Earlier this month, Thomas Eric Duncan became the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus following his return from Liberia.
I received a call the other day on a subject that is of increasing concern in the fire restoration workplace. A restoration contractor was concerned about removing particle contaminants on fire losses to prevent their progressive release into respirable air over time, along with a potential for adverse health effects for occupants and workers who may have prolonged exposure.
The chance of an Ebola outbreak in the U.S. is slim, but it’s a good reminder for biohazard professionals on the importance of properly dealing with bacteria and viruses.
In the news and on the Internet, it’s next to impossible to avoid the mention of “Ebola.” Misinformation and panic characterize much of the discussion, as Americans rightly fear what could happen were the deadly virus to reach our shores.
CleanMaster has released a new botanical-based odor control solution – Botani-Phase, which represents the latest renewable and sustainable natural deodorizing technology as it derives its odor-eliminating and decontamination capabilities directly from plant extracts.