how to safely handle Hazardous House Clean outs in Stark and Wayne County
Rule #1. Safety equipment isn't going to save you! The best way to avoid coming into contact with something hazardous is to access the situation first and ask your self, can I see every possible hazard in this home? if the answer is No, then you7 must treat everything as a possible Hazard. Ex. Don't pick up anything unless you know what it is. think about how an archeologist slowly brushes away the dirt instead of digging in at full force. Use Lon handled tools to move the stuff and where gloves, waterproof long sleeved clothes, cut proof arm and leg wraps, face coverings, and a respirator.
#2. Be aware of your surroundings as you move: keep a close eye and your companions. don't stand close to where people are working, everyone should have their own "bubble of space' Keep a clear path exiting the building and work from that space into the pile. that way you art tripping over items as you move around.
#3: When you see something hazardous, like a needle or feces. let everyone know where and what you see. Do Not Pick up with a gloved hand, only use long shovel or trash picker to remove the item. Carefully place in a sealed container and dispose of it. Take the job seriously, The diseases you can get from contact can be devastating. No Clean up job is worth altering the course of your life. If you feel uncomfortable just stop, and call a professional.
