The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has included the IICRC in a list of recommended certifications for organizations responsible for cleaning and decontaminating commercial passenger aircrafts.

The measles virus has been the subject of significant national attention lately, with 644 cases of measles reported to the Centers for Disease Control in 2014.

The Ebola virus is the latest threat that bio-remediation professionals will have to combat and it’s been no surprise that I’ve received this question numerous times from restoration and remediation clients of mine.

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this season’s influenza activity has reached epidemic levels, as widespread activity has been reported in 46 states as of January 10. 

The first case of Ebola in the United States was confirmed on September 30, 2014 when Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed after traveling to Dallas, TX from Liberia. 

Earlier this month, Thomas Eric Duncan became the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus following his return from Liberia.

In the news and on the Internet, it’s next to impossible to avoid the mention of “Ebola.” Misinformation and panic characterize much of the discussion, as Americans rightly fear what could happen were the deadly virus to reach our shores.

On most projects, those in the trades can face many health and safety risks during their normal daily work activities.

My introduction to the field of bio recovery was in June of 2002. At the time I was employed at one of the “big box” emergency restoration franchises when the phone rang on what can only be described as a glorious Saturday afternoon, weather-wise.

When a call comes in for a restoration or remediation job, the team suits up and prepares the truck.