Virus Decontamination
Reopening Cleaning
COVID-19 Facility Reopening Cleaning
As your business schedules to reopen and return to regular operations, it is important to make sure the necessary precautions are taken. Reentering a facility after COVID-19 requires more than basic cleaning or janitorial services, it requires a company with the experience of handling biohazard cleaning and virus outbreaks.
ServiceMaster Recovery Management, in conjunction with our environmental experts, has developed comprehensive cleaning protocols for commercial facilities looking to reopen after the COVID-19 crisis. All of our cleaning and disinfection services use hospital-grade, EPA registered products to the exact manufacturer specifications including mixing and dwell time. This is crucial in providing the maximum effectiveness of the disinfecting service.
In addition, we have developed a comprehensive Facility Reopening Guide for commercial facilities preparing to re-enter the workplace. The guide covers important aspects of employee communication, business operations preparation and facility preparation.
To download your copy of the SRM Facility Reopening Guide Click Below
Our facility reopening cleaning includes:
Hand cleaning of all horizontal and frequently contacted surfaces such as: door handles, keyboards, desks, seating areas, handrails, copiers and printers, shopping carts, production equipment, touch screens and more.
After hand cleaning all frequently contacted surfaces, SRM will apply an aerosolized disinfection solution to frequently touched porous surfaces such as upholstery, carpet, cubicles, etc. We will then shampoo all entryways, conference rooms, hallways and open area carpet. We also apply an EPA-registered, healthcare-grade disinfectant during this step of the process. Air Movers (high-powered fans) will be left on all cleaned carpet overnight to ensure quick drying. All restrooms within the facility will be disinfected from top to bottom including: walls, floors, toilets, sinks, partitions, counters and all other surfaces within the restrooms.
If your facility has large open areas such as those found in warehouses or manufacturing plants, SRM can mist an aerosolized EPA-registered, healthcare-grade disinfectant into the atmosphere of the area and on horizontal surfaces. If required, we can also hand clean individual pieces of equipment.
Working with renowned environmental scientists and industrial hygienists to engineer our COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection processes provides you with the most comprehensive service available, while avoiding unnecessary costs. Our technicians are trained in biohazard cleanup and certified by the IICRC. In addition, each employee is trained on the proper use of personal protective equipment to not only protect their safety, but also limit the chance of cross-contamination.
ServiceMaster Recovery Management offers the most comprehensive COVID-19 re-opening cleaning available. We have the experience with biohazard cleanup and even previous coronavirus outbreaks such as SARS and MERS. Reentering your facility is a big step in getting back to normal business operations and requires careful planning and preparation. SRM is here to help.
Health Department Covid - 19 Guidance Requirements
State Health Departments have begun issuing guidance for businesses and facilities preparing to reopen or return to standard business operations. As the guidance becomes available within each state, we will work with the health department, environmental scientists and industrial hygienists to ensure our cleaning and disinfection meets or exceeds all state health department recommendations in addition to the CDC guidelines which we already meet or exceed.
While the CDC does provide guidance for COVID-19 in workplaces, another important source is OSHA which includes regulations for COVID-19 in the workplace under two clauses and standards.
First, under The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, 29 USC 654(a)(1), which requires employers to furnish to each worker “employment and a place of employment, which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” Also, under OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) which applies to occupational exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Where respirators are required, employers will also have to comply with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). These standards provide clear requirements of companies to provide safe, healthy environments for their employees.
Some aspects of the guidance state health departments have provided include:
The governor of Minnesota has clearly outlined specific steps that facilities must adhere to prior to opening. According to a recent announcement from the Governor’s office the following guidelines regrind facility maintenance were included;
Prior to loosening restrictions for a given setting, businesses must:
- Create, share, and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that sets out the actions they are taking to ensure social distancing, worker hygiene, and facility cleaning and disinfection necessary to keep workers safe
- Engage in health screening of employees and ensure that sick employees stay home
- Continue to work from home whenever possible
Other state have released requirements as well such as:
(1) In addition to maintaining pre-existing cleaning protocols established in the facility, clean and disinfect high-touch areas routinely in accordance with CDC guidelines, in spaces that are accessible to customers, tenants, or other individuals.
(2) Maintain pre-existing cleaning protocols established in the facility for all other areas of the building.
The White House has released their 3-phase approach to reopening America. Some of the guidelines include which facilities should be allowed to open at the specified stage, guidelines for employers and business operators and the use and disinfection of common areas within facilities.
As many people are wondering what facilities will be open during each phase? Or when will restaurants open, gyms open and so on.
These guidelines assume all businesses reopening follow social distancing guidelines and may be required to adhere to additional restrictions such as limiting the number of patrons.
The following facilities will be opened during phase one:
- Offices / General Business (return in phases if possible)
- Gyms
- Large Venues
The following facilities will be opened during phase two:
- Schools and organized youth activities
- Bars
The following facilities will be opened during phase three:
- Senior Living visitation resumes
- All business types (possibly with restrictions)
Decontamination & Preventative Cleaning
Working with renowned experts in the field of environmental science and in conjunction with our in-house environmental remediation experts, ServiceMaster Recovery Management has developed preventative baseline cleaning and decontamination protocols and standard operations practices related to the COVID-19 virus. To best meet our clients’ needs we have developed two areas of operating procedures. One set of protocols addresses any preventative cleaning needs for facilities at a heightened risk of infection or looking to take proactive measures to protect their customers, residents or patrons. The second set of standard operating procedures relates to any facility that believes it has been exposed to the COVID-19 virus or has a confirmed case of the coronavirus. Developing two sets of procedures helps us maximize the effectiveness of the cleaning or decontamination while reducing any unnecessary cost.
Both our preventative cleaning and decontamination protocols involve not only specific requirements for cleaning, but also the disinfectants and decontamination systems to be used. In addition, we utilize strict personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for all employees throughout the entire process. Not only are we currently conducting preventative cleaning and decontamination services for COVID-19 coronavirus across the country, but we have years of past experience handling similar outbreaks and pandemics such as SARS and MERS.
DeContamination Service
In a crucial situation such as COVID-19 exposure, you need experts who not only know how to properly decontaminate your facility but have experience in doing so. ServiceMaster Recovery Management has not only completed COVID-19 decontamination projects across the country we also have years of experience in dealing with previous coronavirus outbreaks such as SARS. We understand the delicate nature of managing a decontamination project when a facility is exposed and will work with you to make sure all aspects of your project are handled with the utmost professionalism.
If your facility has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 coronavirus, ServiceMaster Recovery Management has established protocols to provide the most effective decontamination available. We developed these protocols and procedures by working with renowned experts in the field of environmental science as well as our internal infection decontamination experts. We work with an industrial hygienist on every job to ensure the facility disinfection plan is followed including; decontamination procedures, employee personal protective equipment, and disinfectant product use. In addition, we have a clear project communication plan to keep all stakeholders updated each step of the way. We understand that often the impact of exposure to a virus such as COVID-19 goes beyond the facility itself and affects morale of personnel, customers, residents, students and even the general public. Having an effective decontamination plan completed by leading experts in the field of clean up and remediation is critical.
Preventative Cleaning Service
ServiceMaster Recovery Management has developed a two-stage preventative cleaning process to provide the most effective cleaning possible. This process involves disinfection of all horizontal surfaces as well as any high-touch points such as door handles, elevator buttons, escalator rails and so on. Next we use a specialized aerosol system to provide the most complete coverage and disinfection of your facility. This two-stage preventative cleaning process provides the most comprehensive preventative cleaning available. We use EPA registered hospital-grade disinfectants throughout the entire process.
Established protocols are only effective if the technicians implementing them are properly trained. This is where SRM preventative cleaning really excels compared to a standard cleaning or janitorial company. We have years of experience in not only biohazard and trauma cleanup, but specifically with previous coronavirus outbreaks such as SARS. All of our technicians are trained on the proper use of the cleaning products and systems as well as the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This is important to not only protect the technicians, but also reduce the chance of cross-contamination or further spread of the virus.
Our project managers can provide pricing for preventative cleaning of your facility. We will walk you through your specific cleaning plan making sure to address any areas of concern. In addition, we can work with you to complete the service during off-hours to limit customer disruption if that is preferred.
As the pandemic continues to grow so does the demand on preventative cleaning and decontamination.
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