You may think there is only one kind of hazardous waste though there are in fact several! The ones which … Read More
Understanding OSHA Regulations for Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste legislation went into effect when the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was signed October 21, 1976. Its … Read More
5 Outbreak Movies That Could’ve Predicted the Pandemic
The idea of a deadly infectious outbreak isn’t new. Pandemics are predictable to a certain extent. The world has been … Read More
What is an Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP)?
Many new viruses emerge each year. The greatest concern are the “pathogenic viruses”, or the ones that are or potentially … Read More
The Four Biohazard Levels: What They Are and Why We Use Them
Biohazard Safety Levels (BSL), also called biohazard levels or biosafety levels, are designed to help protect the environment, laboratory staff … Read More
Is There a Difference Between HAZMAT and Biohazard?
When you think of biohazards, you likely think of HAZMAT suits. So, what makes the situations different? Biohazards (or bio) … Read More
Do Home Birth Cleanups Require Biohazard Certifications?
Whether you incidentally had a home birth or planning one, you should be thinking about the clean up. A birth … Read More
What is ATP Testing and Why Bio Recovery Uses It
A clean and well-maintained environment is critical to public health. ATP tests are used to test for bacteria, viruses, and … Read More
How to Properly Remove Contaminated Gloves
Did you know there are specific ways to properly remove gloves? Gloves are at the front line of preventing the … Read More
What is Considered a Biohazard, Anyway?
Biohazards that involve crews dressed in full PPE suits, gowns, and masks appear to only be seen in movies and … Read More