Aurora, Illinois, January 15, 2015–According to OSHA and the CDC, over 1.1 million people carry the HIV virus, and more than 2.7 million people have contracted Hepatitis C in the United States alone. Just a single puncture wound from a sharp object (needles, scalpels, razor blades, broken glass, even a pen), or even a simple cut or accidental abrasion, can put you in contact with blood or body fluids contaminated with these dangerous bloodborne pathogens.
As specialists in biohazard cleanup, Aftermath Services LLC understands that you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of your department. Employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are at greater risk of becoming infected with bloodborne pathogens (BBP). OSHA dictates that because of the serious nature of the diseases contracted from these pathogens, employees who face exposure during the course of their work must be included in an exposure control plan. These plans are designed to minimize employee exposure through specific procedures, practices, controls, and training. Furthermore, employees are instructed to universally treat all human blood and body fluids as dangerous in order to reduce the risk of infection and prevent serious illness.
Don’t become a statistic. Learn how (and when) to properly use PPE.
One of the most widely known and effective means to control the spread of disease is the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE kits provide a cost saving and convenient approach when faced with small biohazard situations. Aftermath technicians are experienced in the use of PPE as part of their daily routine.
Aftermath believes so strongly in the importance of these kits that this spring we’re giving away 5 FREE tactical bags and 100 PPE kits. That’s enough to keep you and your co-workers safe in the field ALL YEAR LONG. Just visit http://www.aftermath.com/winPPE to enter. For rules and other details, please see the website. Drawing ends 3/31/15.
When in doubt, call the professionals.
Our primary objective is to help you remain safe while you perform your job. Here at Aftermath, we are committed to providing blood cleanup services with an unparalleled level of respect and compassion. Having a plan in place before an incident occurs can save valuable time and money; however, when the job is too big or the situation is complicated, we are on call 24/7 to assist you.
If you are ready to take the next step toward protecting yourself and your co-workers from BBP and other invisible health risks, consider making PPE or BBP training from Aftermath a part of your preparedness plan. Call us at 877-872-4339, or visit www.aftermath.com to learn more.