Extreme heat can lead to severe illness or even death, especially in the heatwave like conditions Australia has been experiencing this summer. Extreme heat is responsible for hundreds of deaths each year where that number is expected to double in the next 40 years. Those most at risk are the elderly, those with chronic illness, people [...]
You may think that the odds of encountering a workplace injury are small. However, in 2016-17 across Australia there were over 106,000 serious injuries and over 190 fatal injuries. The fact is, no one is exempt from the risks associated with workplace injuries. Workplace Injuries: The Facts The causes of workplace injuries reported in 2016-2017 include: [...]
When Purchasing a Property Do You Really Need a Meth Test? The contamination of houses by the manufacture or smoking of meth is a growing issue across Brisbane and Queensland and is a cause for concern for many home owners and investors. Meth residue is a toxic substance that can have a lasting and damaging effect [...]
There are some messes the average person is just not capable or qualified to clean on their own. Every day tragedy strikes somewhere in Queensland or Brisbane. It is not something people who are unaffected by ever actually think about. Brisbane Crime Scene Cleaning technicians are trained to handle all graphic crime scene clean ups [...]
While mould and mildew can cause health problems, the most dangerous type of mould is Stachybotrys chartarum. You most likely know this one by its more common name, toxic black mould. It’s only natural to be concerned about the presence of this type of mould, but how do you know what you’re dealing with as you [...]
An Unattended Death Clean-up is one of the most complex and difficult situations biohazard remediation technicians can face. Even for a professional death clean-up tech with year of experience, it is still tough to deal with. Unattended deaths are defined as a situation wherein someone dies and is not discovered for weeks or longer periods of [...]
Unfortunately, one of the many hazards of living in a home that has hoarding present, is the safety aspect of lack of freedom of movement. Hoarding can make exiting or moving about your home due to burglary, fire, or inclement weather not just challenging, but potentially life threatening. Hoarding as a definition simply means “to accumulate,” [...]
Worryingly, the suicide rate in Australia continues to grow year after year. In 2015, 3,027 Australians took their own life. That equates to an alarming one person every three hours. In the unfortunate circumstance that a loved one decides to end his or her life, compassionate, prompt and respectful suicide clean up services are necessary. The [...]
Sharps such as needles, syringes and blades, often founds in bins, toilets, public areas and squatters houses, can be extremely dangerous if not handled and disposed of correctly. Needle pricks are the main risk associated with Sharps and Needles Clean Ups – highly infectious pathogen and disease can be spread such as Hepatitis B and HIV. [...]
Methamphetamine contamination is a serious risk for purchasers, landlords and property owners across Brisbane and Queensland. A major risk is for legal liability between and current or future tenants and the property owner or rental agent. Additionally, methamphetamine contamination can severely decrease the value of the property once contamination is discovered. Any potential purchaser should acknowledge [...]
