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As a leader in the bio hazard clean up industry, Biotrauma continually strives to stay abreast of the latest technological advances while providing stellar service to our clients. The latest events include:

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  • Georgia IAI Training and Meeting Dates for 2010 - (5/6/10)
    • Spring Meeting—March 26th at Carrollton PD
      Summer Meeting—June 25th at Forsyth County SO
      Fall Conference—October24th—28th in Savannah, Ga. at the Mulberry Inn (read more)
  • Training Is Essential For A Georgia Coroner - (7/10/09)
    • Most people expect doctors to have to continue their educations long after their degrees are earned. After all, advances in medicine make this necessary to ensure that patients receive topnotch care. It’s hard, however, to think that a Georgia corner might also be required to head back to class on a regular basis. The reality is medical examiners in this state do have to stay on top of their game. Even though continued education for a corner won’t result in better patient care, it can help ensure that mysteries surrounding deaths are solved. (read more)
  • Advocates Strive To Get Victims Compensation & Information - (7/10/09)
    • The victims of major crimes might think they stand alone, but this is not the case in Georgia where victims’ advocates work hard on their behalf. The advocates are there to ensure that victims compensation and other rights are not overlooked during a criminal case. (read more)
  • Crime Scene Investigators In Georgia Continue To Go High Tech - (7/10/09)
    • As technology changes the way crimes are committed in America, those working in crime scene investigation are finding they have to adapt and expand their methods to close cases. Even in small-towns like Conyers, Ga., a crime scene investigator now uses an array of high-tech tools to help catch the bad guys. (read more)
  • Georgia Bureau Of Investigation Receives Forensics Excellence Award - (7/10/09)
    • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was recently named the recipient of the 2009 August Vollmer Excellence in Forensic Science Award. The annual honor, bestowed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, is given to an agency that shows exemplary use of forensics technology. (read more)
  • Georgia Takes Action Against Unlicensed Funeral Directors - (7/10/09)
    • The business of a funeral director is a serious one that demands not only proper training and compassion, but also sufficient licensing. In the state of Georgia, the requirements to operate a funeral home are not taken lightly. The Georgia Board of Funeral Service polices funeral directors and is more than willing to shut down those who do not comply with state law. (read more)
  • Biohazard Waste Cleanup - (6/16/09)
    • When performing a biohazard waste cleanup, Biotrauma Remediation Technicians are sure to don specific personal protective equipment that safeguards their body... (read more)
  • Biohazard Equipment - (6/16/09)
    • Over the past 10 years, billions of dollars have been doled out to states in order to prepare themselves against biohazards and bioterrorism. Specific types of emergencies can include anthrax, smallpox, chemical emergencies, natural disasters and radiation emergencies. Each situation would include different types of biohazard equipment... (read more)
  • Biohazard Cleanup Laws - (6/16/09)
    • Biohazard cleanup laws are imposed by multiple agencies in order to protect the public’s health and safety. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is one of the agencies that set standards in biohazard cleanup laws. According to the OSHA standard CFR 29 1910.1030, “personnel associated with the biological clean up must be trained, immunized and properly equipped to do so”. Most states will license or permit a company through their local health departments. Cleanup companies have to abide by the biohazard cleanup laws in their jurisdiction... (read more)
  • Biohazard Damage - (6/16/09)
    • Cost and damages to property due to biohazards can be rather extensive when it comes to clean up. All insurance companies will cover the cost of biohazard damage under your homeowner’s policy, provided you have a comprehensive policy and not a named perils policy. Biohazard damages are not only to property but to people... (read more)
  • Blood Spill Cleanup - (6/16/09)
    • Workers can be at risk of being exposed to blood borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has guidelines and standards that apply to blood borne pathogens and blood spill cleanup of the contaminated area. According to the CDC, hepatitis B virus can survive for at least one week in dried blood. The virus may survive on environmental surfaces, contaminated needles and/or instruments. (read more)
  • Human Decontamination | Human Decontamination Neutralizes Harmful Diseases - (3/31/09)
    • Human decontamination refers to the process of cleansing the body to remove or neutralize a biohazard an individual has been exposed to, or is suspected of having been exposed to. The goal of human decontamination is to prevent further harm to the body and increase the individual's chance for a full recovery.
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  • Blood decontamination | Biotrauma decontaminates blood-borne diseases - (3/31/09)
    • While blood decontamination following an accident or death might seem to be an easy task compared to other casualty situations, in reality this is one of the most dangerous biohazards. Blood-borne pathogens can cause disease and eventual death for those who come in contact with them. The most common blood-borne diseases include HIV, hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C, making blood decontamination essential to the public health. In fact, it is illegal for a non-professional to conduct crime scene clean-ups. In situations where blood is present, the trained professionals of Biotrauma can remove all traces of blood and restore the environment to its original state. (read more)
  • Death Decontamination | Biotrauma Decontaminates the Death Scenes - (3/31/09)
    • In the aftermath of an unattended death or a death resulting from violence or accident, a host of challenges emerge. The shock of dealing with sudden tragedy and grief forever changes the lives of those family members and friends who experience it. In addition, there is the question of who will conduct death decontamination to remove the tissue, blood and other bodily fluids from the scene. (read more)
  • How to Sanitize a Room - (1/22/09)
    • Sanitization in any room is crucial for one’s health. Whether it is a living room or a hotel room, cleanliness is to be expected because if it’s not present, there could be serious health consequences. The matter of the fact is that sanitizing a room does not have to be as torturous as one may think. With the right cleaning supplies and techniques, one can thoroughly sanitize a room according to the situation. In this article, you will learn about some of the most commonly used household items that work very effectively for sanitizing a room, sanitizing techniques, the importance of detail orientation during your sanitizing job and certain sanitizing standards for common germy situations. (read more)
  • How To Remove Blood - (1/16/09)
    • Removing any stain can be difficult. Blood presents a unique challenge that can prove even more difficult than wine to remove from clothing or any other porous surface because blood is made up of protein. Many different commercial stain removers exist that claim to be the best solution; however, some simple and old-fashioned remedies often work better than expensive options. (read more)
  • How To Remove Potent Odors From Your Home In 3 Easy Steps - (1/12/09)
    • Removing a potent odor from your home can be as easy as 1-2-3. Unfortunately for most people, they fail to properly treat the source of the odor and wind up trying unsuccessfully to mask the odor. The resulting mix of odor and air freshening leaves an awkward smell that will not go away anytime soon. (read more)
  • Committment to Excellence - (8/20/08)
    • Biotrauma is a leading Georgia crime scene cleanup unit, specializing in the restoration of homes and businesses after a violent incident. Biotrauma’s commitment to excellence means... (read more)
  • Homicide Incident Remediation - (8/20/08)
    • If you are the owner of an apartment complex or business that is in need of homicide cleanup services, Biotrauma, Inc. can help. Biotrauma, Inc. offers remediation services for violent or unattended death scenes in offices, warehouses and manufacturing sites. (read more)
  • Trauma Scene Cleaning - (8/20/08)
    • If you are unsure where to begin after your home or office has been the scene of a violent act, Biotrauma, Inc., the trauma cleanup specialist, can help. Biotrauma, Inc. specializes in remediation services that can... (read more)
  • Suicide Incident Remediation - (8/20/08)
    • Having a suicide occur in your home or office is a tragic situation that offers no warning. Being forced to deal with the emotionally strain of this harsh reality should not be combined with the added worry of performing a suicide cleanup. That is why in circumstances like these, you need to turn to Biotrauma, Inc.. (read more)
  • Crime Scene Cleanup, Atlanta GA - (6/9/08)
    • Biotrauma, Inc. leads the industry in Crime Scene Cleanup in Atlanta. With training in Iraq as U.S. Marines, Biotrauma® founders Ben Lichtenwalner and Ryan Sawyer understand that attention to detail is imperative to proper crime scene clean up. (read more)
  • Blood Spill Cleanup - (6/9/08)
    • In addition, without proper blood spill cleanup training unseen contaminants can be missed, leaving the area a dangerous place. Biotrauma, Inc.'s team of trained professionals can decontaminate any scene, remove hazardous material, and restore the area to its original state (read more)
  • Crime Scene Cleanup - Biotrauma® Remediation - (4/25/08)
    • We've all seen episodes of C.S.I. (Crime Scene Investigation) which have become extremely popular in the advent of forensic science and new procedures for discerning guilt for horrendous crimes and the like. Many people, when they hear about our profession as crime scene cleanup technicians... (read more)
  • Iraq Veterans: The New Wave of Entrepreneurs - (8/2/07)
    • We've got an interesting thing going on in the business world right now ... a trend that drew a full article in the American Legion magazine, and has also drawn comment from some economists. It seems the veterans who have served in Iraq are... (read more)
  • New York Initiates Crime Scene Cleanup Legislation - (7/12/07)
    • The City of New York has established legislation that requires the proper cleanup of trauma scenes, citing the fact that cleanups often fall into the hands of untrained and traumatized citizens... (read more)
  • California Medical Waste Management Act - (7/12/07)
    • California established legislation regarding Medical Waste Management as it relates to Trauma Scene cleanup within its borders. This is a great first step towards a safer nation... (read more)
  • Military Remains Transport - (6/5/07)
    • Families of fallen military members no longer have to travel as far to pick up their loved one's remains. The 2007 National Defense Appropriations Act enabled... (read more)
  • Protecting Your Property - (4/17/07)
    • With the advancement of technology and education regarding bloodborne pathogens, society is becoming progressively safer following the application of this knowledge to such scenarios as crime and trauma scene cleanup. Biotrauma® remediation companies now exist typically at regional capacity to field these hazardous worksites with such technology as.... (read more)
  • Before pursuing a biotrauma remediation career... - (4/4/07)
    • Many news articles and other publications have recently praised the biotrauma® remediation industry for providing excellent compensation and benefits for technicians. CNNMoney.com listed "Crime-scene Cleaner" as... (read more)
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