The Guidelines for Professional Forensic Restoration were developed by the Forensic Restoration Subcommittee of the Environmental Council and were peer reviewed by industry practitioners.
Restoration firms providing biohazard cleaning services need special training and insurance coverage to manage the additional risks associated in performing this type of work.
“Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, hoarding may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis.” – Mayo Clinic
Every hoarding case is different. Wildly different. However, there is a common thread: mental illness. That, in itself, means hoarding cleanup is not for everyone.
When it comes to dealing with a fire there are many challenges. And if you find yourself in a situation where you are dealing with a homeowner who has been hoarding, there will be unique challenges that you will need to navigate.
Donetta Held is someone many would consider a pioneer in proper meth remediation techniques. Meth decontamination carries a unique set of challenges restoration companies would not likely face on a traditional fire, flood, mold, or other job.
Many Spanish-speaking people in the restoration industry have been locked out of this opportunity due to the fact that there was no training and certification available in Spanish.
This month’s update could cover only a fraction of the committee’s ongoing activity. Within, there are updates on mold, lead paint, radon and legionella.