Types of Biohazard Waste

Did you know that exposure to biohazard waste can result in diseases such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? At Biohazard Response we offer professional biohazard removal in Orlando and nearby areas. Continue reading to learn about the different types of biohazard waste and why you should contact biohazard waste cleanup professionals to remove it and treat the scene.

Biohazard waste is sometimes referred to as medical waste, biomedical waste, or infectious waste. It includes bodily fluids such as urine, blood, vomit, feces, tissues, and organs. Medical supplies such as needles used for vaccines and equipment used for lab work are also considered types of biohazard waste. Proper disposal of these substances is absolutely essential to preventing the transference of pathogens. OSHA mandates the requirements for how biohazard waste must be removed. It is against OSHA regulations to ask housekeeping services to perform biohazard removal or blood clean-up without proper training and equipment.