Aftermath, Inc. Chicago

Chicago's leader in crime and trauma scene cleanup.

2012-07-13

CHICAGO, IL, July 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) The primary mission at Aftermath Inc Chicago is to provide families and businesses with compassionate assistance at a very difficult and emotional time.

Aftermath began in 1996 as a result of the two owners helping a neighbor with their own personal tragedy. We have earned our spot as both Chicago's and the nation's leading biohazard company by providing the safest and most complete service available while proactively helping those left behind find the support they need.

We specialize in biohazard remediation; this is our only business. Our dedicated, sensitive and experienced professionals follow a sophisticated, science-based approach to remediation that preserves the health and safety of both our customers and our employees. Our call response times and job satisfaction rates are industry-leading.

We stand behind our remediations with a Certificate of Treatment and Satisfaction Guarantee when services are performed in accordance with our best practices. The Certificate of Treatment confirms that remediation was completed in accordance with Chicago, Illinois and federal regulations and that the property is safe to re-occupy and/or offer for sale. Aftermath Inc Chicago also guarantees client satisfaction. In the event the client is not satisfied, we will work to make it right. Our goal is to be the beginning of recovery, not the end of tragedy.

Often there's more to a cleanup than just the physical aftermath. In most cases there's also an emotional component. That's why we spend a significant amount of time and effort training employees on the best ways to interact with traumatized families, how to complete cleanup in a sensitive manner and to help families find the emotional support they need.

The Aftermath Cares program can assist with needs such as the physical state of a home or referrals for long-term counseling and the organization of finances and estates. We work to help minimize the emotional, physical and financial impact of a crisis situation by providing families appropriate resources, referrals and support. Through partnerships with Chicago's most trusted associations, companies and caring professionals, Aftermath Cares will make sure clients receive the help they need at a time when it matters most.

Given the risks associated with blood and biological matter from both a safety/wellness and environmental protection perspective, the biohazard remediation industry is regulated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and state environmental agencies. In addition, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) have published extensive guidance and protocols implement these regulations, all of which are designed to ensure the safety of our employees and those entering the premises after we have completed our services.

Beyond the regulations mentioned above, we are also required to follow a multitude of protocols, including but not limited to, mandatory OSHA training, certifications, environmental pollution insurance, permits, licenses and compliance reports, all of which are above and beyond what a standard cleaning company would have to follow. Aftermath complies with all Chicago and Illinois rules and regulations pertaining to biohazard remediation and transport.

When dealing with blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM), OSHA regulations mandate the implementation of universal precautions, which is the assumption that bloodborne pathogens such a Hepatitis B, HIV, Syphilis and Tuberculosis, are. It is this universal precaution assumption that requires such highly-specialized regulations and a strict adherence to compliance.

Making the choice to use a reputable biohazard remediation company such as Aftermath Inc Chicago can help ensure that a home or place of business is not only properly decontaminated, sanitized and safe for occupancy, but that those left behind find the help they need to begin the process of recovery.

Aftermath, Inc. provides professional services for blood clean up, death clean up, homicide clean up, suicide clean up, unattended death clean up, accident and injury clean up, industrial accident clean up, vehicle/automobile clean up, hoarding and filth clean up and tear gas remediation.

For further information, please contact us at 877-872-4339 or at http://www.AftermathInc.com.

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