Shield - Taking The Hazard Out Of Cleaning. Abbey House St Mary's Avenue Hemingbrough Selby YO8 6YY.

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1 Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning Services Ltd Shield - Taking The Hazard Out Of Cleaning Abbey House St Mary's Avenue Hemingbrough Selby YO8 6YY info@shieldtraumacleaning.co.uk Mobile: Mobile:

2 Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning Services Ltd Shield are a Yorkshire based specialist extreme, trauma and crime scene cleaning company, we are the number one go to company when you require a professional and sympathetic cleaning solution to your trauma or crime scene, be it in a residential or industrial property, public space, work place, police cell or emergency vehicle We are here ready to help you across the United Kingdom 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The correct term for Crime Scene Cleaning is known as Trauma Scene Cleanup or more formally, Trauma Scene Management. Until a crisis arises most individuals and businesses are unfamiliar with our industry. The service of cleaning and remediation of blood and other potentially infectious materials from homes, businesses, construction sites, vehicles and even ships and planes is like no other. Biohazards such as bodily fluids and faeces can carry viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. The safe decontamination and cleaning of areas that have been soiled by a bio-hazardous incident is vital in order to reduce and eliminate the risk of infection from exposure. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, employers have a legal duty to protect the health and safety of employees and anyone else that may be on the premises. Employers must have a procedure in place for reporting an incident involving a biohazard as part of their Health and Safety plan. This plan should evaluate the risk of infection from exposure and state the company s procedure for the removal and disinfection of the area contaminated. The clean up of an incident involving biohazards is down to the person responsible for the premises. If left unattended, bodily fluids such as blood, urine and vomit will often seep into porous materials and areas which are not visible to the untrained eye, making the clean up extremely difficult and the risk of exposure to infection much greater. Shield specialist disinfection service quickly and efficiently cleans up the biohazard with minimal disruption to your business or premises. Our trained professionals are experienced in dealing with delicate circumstances and they will clean bio hazards up at any location with complete discretion. With the use of advanced equipment the area is thoroughly decontaminated, ensuring the potentially hazardous area is left infection free.

3 One of the most distressing parts of any crime scene, suicide, bereavement or accident is the aftermath and the need to make the area or property clean and safe for future use. Almost all people assume that the police or the emergency services will clean up the trauma scene when finished is a wide-spread but wrong belief - In all cases this responsibility and expense lies with the property owner or relative however in most instances this cost will be covered by insurance This is most important if you are to mitigate yourself from public liability due to infection of others caused or transmitted by blood borne pathogens. Our trauma cleaning & disinfection procedures allow us to not only meet but to exceed the 2010 Biocide Product Directive standards against Avian flu, A/H1N1 Swine flu, MRSA, C.difficile, Listeria, Paeruginosa, E-coli, S.Aureas, Enterococcus hirea, Bacillus subtillis, Asperigilus niger, Salmonella, Legionella pneumophilia and many more.

4 Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning Services is one of the most experienced companies in the area of Trauma Scene Management. With years of experience our Bio-Technicians have the knowledge and experience in providing a professional and sympathetic service at this most distressing time. We hold numerous accreditations with National organisations and all our operatives are professionally trained in Trauma Cleaning by the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaning (NACSC) meaning we have all the necessary skills to perform any trauma cleaning task and properly and safely remove, package and dispose of bio hazardous waste. On completion of any work we will issue you with a certificate of cleaning compliance and disposal of waste in relation to the necessary directives. All our trauma cleanup work is carried out by highly trained operatives and in full accordance with all legal requirements. As a member of the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners Listed below is a comprehensive outline of the trauma and crime scene cleaning services we currently offer: 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency service & call centre Fully trained and CRB checked personnel All Staff Trained and Accredited by National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners Blood removal and cleanup Accident, Crime, Death and Trauma Scene Cleanup Unsanitary Residence Cleaning (Trash Houses) HIV / AIDS House Cleaning Removal of Dead Animals and Bird / Rodent Droppings Decontamination and Sanitising Odour Remediation Filthy & Verminous Cleaning Services to Local Authorities and Housing Associations Cleaning of Finger Print Dusting Powder Complete Restoration Services, restoring decoration and property to pre trauma state Fully licensed Bio Hazardous waste carrier and insurance approved Comprehensive Public & Employers liability insurance Full auditable paper trail from waste transfer notices to risk and method statements We tailor our cleaning package to your specifications and budget Trusted and approved by the UK s leading Public and Private sector organisations

5 Crime Scene Cleaning Crime Scene Cleanup involves the removal and cleaning or disposal of items that have been contaminated with body fluids / blood, or tissue matter, but it does not stop there. Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide a crime scene cleaning and decontamination service for both commercial & domestic customers throughout the UK. Most often you cannot see the extent of the contamination, even with a small area of blood. Often the contamination spreads further than the untrained eye can see. Our technicians will determine the bio hazardous risk at the scene. We then remove all infectious blood, body fluids, body tissue and any materials that are / or may be contaminated. It is a legal requirement that all contaminated materials are treated as bio hazard waste and disposed of accordingly, Shield are a fully licensed bio hazard waste carrier. If you are a family member, property owner or manager responsible for cleaning the location of a trauma scene, it is important to remember that in order to protect the current and future occupants of a property, bio hazardous materials like blood must be properly treated, if not treated in accordance with specific procedures it could a pose serious health risks. Shield Trauma Cleaning are a team of highly trained specialists, whose training with the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners allow them to offer specialist cleaning to areas that have been contaminated with bodily fluids and human tissue; areas the untrained eye would not see. Our services cover (but not limited to) the following events:- Crime Scene Aftermath Murders Scenes Decompositions We can also help a grieving family by dealing quickly, compassionately and effectively with specialist cleaning services. Our team is sensitive to a family's grief, and will thoroughly explain the process that may be required for their particular situation.

6 Industrial Accident Cleaning Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide industrial accident cleaning and decontamination service for both commercial & domestic customers throughout the UK. Industrial Accident Cleanup involves the removal and cleaning or disposal of items that have been contaminated with body fluids / blood, or tissue matter as a result of an accident, fatality or injury in the workplace. As well as cleaning the obvious area that has been contaminated, we also perform a thorough deep clean, especially in areas that the untrained eye would not see such as grout, cement, upholstery, carpeting & flooring all have the potential to emanate death odors if they have been contaminated due to the decomposition of human body fluids / blood, and tissue. Complete Trauma Cleaning use professional-grade decontaminants to make safe potential biological hazards. Shield Trauma Cleaning are a team of highly trained specialists, whose training with the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners allow them to offer safe cleaning to areas that have been contaminated with bodily fluids and human tissue; areas the untrained eye would not see. This service would usually be requested after there has been an accident or fatality in the workplace where blood and other bodily fluids have been left at the scene. Our industrial accident cleanup services cover (but not limited to) the following events:- Industrial Accidents Workplace Fatalities Blood Cleanup Odour Management We are happy to work with industry by dealing quickly, compassionately and effectively with the aftermath of any industrial accident or workplace incident. Our team are sensitive to the grief that situations such as this causes, and will thoroughly explain the process that may be required for any particular situation.

7 Natural & Traumatic Event Cleaning Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide a natural & traumatic event cleanup and decontamination service for both commercial & domestic customers throughout the UK. Natural & Traumatic Event Cleanup involves the removal and cleaning or disposal of items that have been contaminated with body fluids / blood, or tissue matter as a result of an accident, suicide, murder or natural causes. In the event of an accident, suicide, unattended death or murder, the removal and cleaning up of the blood and body fluids becomes the responsibility of the victim s family, employer or building owner. Many people assume it is the responsibility of the police, or local authority. The truth is that this is not the case. These types of situations are not pleasant for the family who are often confused, upset and in shock and once the emergency services have left, are often forced to deal with the aftermath which piles even more pressure on them. Shield Trauma Cleaning Services have many years experience in situations like these and will deal with everything on your behalf and always conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, understanding and sympathetic manner at all times. As well as cleaning the obvious area that has been contaminated, we also perform a thorough deep clean, especially in areas that the untrained eye would not see such as grout, cement, upholstery, carpeting & flooring all have the potential to emanate death odors if they have been contaminated due to the decomposition of human body fluids / blood, and tissue. Complete Trauma Cleaning use professional-grade decontaminants to make safe potential biological hazards. Complete Trauma Cleaning are a team of highly trained specialists, whose training with the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners allow them to offer remediating to areas that have been contaminated with bodily fluids and human tissue; areas the untrained eye would not see. This service would usually be requested after there has been an accident or fatality in the workplace where blood and other bodily fluids have been left at the scene. Our natural & traumatic event cleaning service cover (but not limited to) the following events:- Murders Natural Deaths Suicide Cleanup Traumatic Event Cleaning We are happy to work with the family by dealing quickly, compassionately and effectively with the aftermath of any murder, suicide or traumatic event in the home or workplace. Our team are sensitive to the grief that situations such as this causes, and will thoroughly explain the process that may be required for any particular situation.

8 Decomposition & Unattended Death Cleaning Unfortunately death does not always happen to people who are socially active and would be immediately missed if they don t return a phone call. Unattended deaths, more often than not, it happens to an older individual who is retired and mainly keeps to themselves. In these cases, unexpected deaths can go unnoticed for long periods of time before it is discovered. Once a body dies, we all start to decompose within hours of the event and unfortunately, the smell that accompanies this is often the first sign of an unattended death. The only way to permanently remove the odor is by removing every trace of bio hazardous waste. This can include and is not limited to disposing of any furniture soiled with body fluids, cutting out walls, cupboards, floor tiles, bedding, floorboards etc. Once all the bio hazardous materials are removed we begin the odour removal treatment.. This process is very precise and is not as simple as spraying some nice smelling chemicals in the air. Although, it may mask the odour for a while, it is in no way a permanent odor removal solution and the smell will quickly reappear. Many people assume this cleaning is the responsibility of the police, or local authority to carry out this task, the truth is that this is rarely the case. These types of situations are not pleasant for the family who are often confused, upset and in shock and once the emergency services have left, are often forced to deal with the aftermath which piles even more pressure on them. Shield Trauma Cleaning have vast experience in situations like these and will deal with everything on your behalf and always conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, understanding and sympathetic manner at all times. Our decomposition / unattended death cleanup services cover (but not limited to) the following events:- Accidents Natural Deaths Decompositions We are happy to work with the family by dealing quickly, compassionately and effectively with the aftermath of any such event, our team are sensitive to the grief that situations such as this causes, and will thoroughly explain the process that may be required for any particular situation.

9 Sharps / Needlestick Removal Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide a professional needle sweeps, needlestick removal and disposal service for syringes, needlesticks, sharps, scalpels, razor blades and any other kinds of biohazard / medical waste associated with self medicating patients and illegal drug users. Local authorities often encounter this type of material in bins, toilets, public areas such as parks, empty properties and any number of the alleyways and other hidden places inhabited by drug users. Complete Trauma Cleaning are only too aware that blood borne viruses like HIV and Hepatitis are often carried by intravenous drug users, are highly infectious and contact with them can have very serious and sometimes life threatening consequences. Drug paraphernalia including hypodermic syringes or sharps, scalpels, razor blades and any number of other items that may cause laceration or puncture and as such potential exposure to these blood borne viruses poses a clear risk to the general public and safe removal and disposal of these is a potentially dangerous undertaking not to be taken lightly. With this in mind, we have a team of highly trained individuals to ensure this is done correctly in full accordance with current Health & Safety, government and COSHH procedures. Our needlestick removal services are suitable for housing associations, letting agents, drug rehabilitation centre s, landlords, the police and prison services, colleges and universities among others and you can be assured that our professionally trained operatives have all the necessary knowledge in the safe removal & disposal of syringes, sharps, needlesticks and other drug paraphernalia.

10 Blood Spill Cleanup Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide a professional blood spill cleanup & disinfection service for both commercial & domestic customers throughout the UK. When a significant amount of blood is lost, in a major household accident, industrial accident, criminal act or traumatic event like a suicide, potential exposure to bio-hazardous contaminants exist from blood borne pathogens or exposure to other illnesses like HIV or Hepatitis if the proper precautions are not taken. When blood is not contained in a small area and spread on walls, floors or soaked into furniture, then are special methods for removing blood from porous materials or determining if an item is salvageable. Specialist knowledge may be required for removal from those hard to reach areas which is where Complete Trauma Cleaning can help. We offer a professional service to handle blood cleanup, posses the required knowledge, training and equipment to clean your premises safely, quickly and effectively. Our full decontamination service after the initial clean will allow us to not only meet, but to exceed the 2010 Biocide Product Directive standards against Avian flu, A/H1N1 Swine flu, MRSA, C.difficile, Listeria, Paeruginosa, E-coli, S.Aureas, Enterococcus hirea, Bacillus subtillis, Asperigilus niger, Salmonella, Legionella pneumophilia and many more.

11 Police Cell / Emergency Services Vehicle Disinfection Shield offer decontamination services to authorities, Police Stations and Prisons, Railway and Bus Stations and anywhere where there is the potential for contagious disease to be spread. We decontaminate the areas involved to avoid the risk of the spread of disease in communal areas. The risk of disease such as HIV/AIDS, cholera, TB, Swine flu etc are higher than usual in busy communal places and have to be cleaned with the proper cleansers to eradicate the spread of disease. Viral and disease decontamination is also undertaken along with blood removal. Communal areas such as toilets, and shower areas are sanitized with disinfectants. Biohazards are another threat - blood, urine, faces and vomit need to be removed immediately and the area disinfected safely to provide a hygienic and safe environment to both the police personnel and criminal inmates. We dispose of any and all waste responsibly and in full accordance with current guidelines and best practice procedures. Our decontamination service is suitable for:- POLICE CELLS POLICE VEHICLES PRISONS LOCAL AUTHORITIES AIRPORTS RAILWAYS COMMUNAL AREAS I.E. SWIMMING BATHS ETC The disinfection procedure that Complete Trauma Cleaning follow allow us to not only meet but to exceed the 2010 Biocide Product Directive standards against Avian flu, A/H1N1 Swine flu, MRSA, C.difficile, Listeria, Paeruginosa, E-coli, S.Aureas, Enterococcus hirea, Bacillus subtillis, Asperigilus niger, Salmonella, Legionella pneumophilia and many more.

12 Bodily Fluid Cleanup, Decontamination & Disinfection Bodily fluids can carry a whole host of diseases and we recommend you call in Complete Trauma Cleaning to ensure the area is left safe. Bodily fluids, be it blood, urine, vomit or human excrement can infect anyone coming into contact with them anything from blood borne pathogens or exposure to other illnesses like HIV or Hepatitis if the proper precautions are not taken. When body fluids are contained in a small area and spread on walls, floors or soaked into furniture, there are special methods for removing these from porous materials or determining if an item is salvageable. Specialist knowledge may be required for removal from those hard to reach areas which is where Complete Trauma Cleaning can help. We offer a professional service to handle bodily fluid cleanup, posses the required knowledge, training and equipment to clean your premises safely, quickly and effectively. Our full decontamination service after the initial clean will allow us to not only meet, but to exceed the 2010 Biocide Product Directive standards against Avian flu, A/H1N1 Swine flu, MRSA, C.difficile, Listeria, Paeruginosa, E-coli, S.Aureas, Enterococcus hirea, Bacillus subtillis, Asperigilus niger, Salmonella, Legionella pneumophilia and many more.

13 Pigeon Droppings / Bird Guano Cleanup & Disinfection Shield Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning provide a pigeon droppings / bird guano cleanup, decontamination & disinfection service for both commercial & domestic customers throughout the UK. Although you may think that anybody can safely cleanup pigeon or bird droppings, just picking up a broom and sweeping the droppings into a dust pan is the wrong way to accomplish this job. Dry sweeping of droppings causes dust and as such the droppings can become airborne and be ingesting through your nose and mouth. Bird droppings often carry a virus called "encephalitis" which is inflammation of the brain, it is a task best suited to professional cleaning.

14 Sewage Cleanup Service Sewage backups, leaks and disasters are amongst the worst types of property disaster and homeowner or business owner can encounter. The urgency to clean and repair a property from a sewage disaster is amongst the highest priority for our water damage restoration team. When a sewage disaster occurs in a home or business, it is critical that the affected area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to minimise the potential for disease as raw sewage has multiple varieties of bacteria, viruses parasites that if not properly dealt with can cause serious illness or even death in extreme cases. It is important to know that many items that have sewage damage are most likely going to become a total lost. Depending on the type of porous material and level of contamination, many items should be discarded (mattresses, pillows, baby toys, paper products) are most likely going to become a total loss unless the item can be cleaned through a special process involving hot water and cleaning chemicals. In most cases cleaning up sewage disasters involves removing the flooring and carpeting in the affected areas and removing affected materials. Once this has been carried out we begin the disinfection process using specialised cleaning solutions that kill bacteria and disinfect the affected areas from sewage damages. Once the area is clear and dry we will disinfect and use our odour management solutions to return your property to the best possible shape in the quickest time.

15 Hoarding Property Cleanup Hoarding is a mental illness known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which often unnoticed by the individual doing it - it can range from simply not throwing away any household items or "collecting cats and dogs" in the same way as people collect souvenirs to more extreme cases of not throwing anything out including human waste. No two hoarders are the same, and it not only affects the lives of the hoarder but often times a landlord, family member or property owner who may find they are left to deal with these situations. It can be extremely time consuming and not everyone has the time to deal with the situation. Another fact to consider where hoarding is a problem are rodents, insects and other pests that may have taken up residence. Cleanup and removal of rubbish and debris from a hoarding site, typically involves cleaning a building or residence that a reasonable person would find uninhabitable due to a combination of filth and debris from hoarding, faecal matter, drug paraphernalia, bodily fluids, excessive trash, expired food, odour, boxed items, mold, mildew, infestation by lice or other insects etc. The task of cleaning such an area can be challenging and often impossible for an individual untrained in decontamination and odour removal. In addition, there are several legal requirements which need to be adhered to when locating and safely eliminating biohazards such as blood, body fluids and needlesticks which when mishandled can contribute to serious illnesses if adequate precautions are not taken. You can be assured that Shield Trauma Cleaning have the wealth of experience, the professional training and use the professional tools and chemicals to eliminate all potential hazards within a gross filth or hoarding site. Hoarding cleanup should not be treated as a standard cleanup job, there is often much more than meets the eye underneath the piles of rubbish or accumulated junk.

16 Void Property Cleanup Once a property has been vacated or squatters have been evicted from a property, a property owner could be faced with anything from a simple cleaning job to a complete mess were the property is full of household waste, human or animal faeces, food waste, dirty walls floors and worktops to hypodermic needles, needlesticks or drug paraphernalia. We understand that this is a common problem that is costly for management companies, landlords or individuals looking to re-let the property and start getting income from rents. Cleanup and removal of rubbish and debris from a void property site, typically involves cleaning a building or residence that a reasonable person would find uninhabitable due to a combination of filth and debris from hoarding, faecal matter, drug paraphernalia, bodily fluids, excessive trash, expired food, odour, boxed items, mold, mildew, infestation by lice or other insects etc. The task of cleaning such an area can be challenging and often impossible for an individual untrained in decontamination and odour removal. In addition, there are several legal requirements which need to be adhered to when locating and safely eliminating biohazards such as blood, body fluids and needlesticks which when mishandled can contribute to serious illnesses if adequate precautions are not taken.

17 Gross Filth Cleanup Gross filth cleanup and removal of trash and debris from a property typically involves cleaning a building or residence that a reasonable person would find uninhabitable due to a combination of gross filth and debris caused by a combination of hoarding, bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, urine etc, fecal matter either human or animal, excessive rubbish buildup, expired & rotting food, noxious odour, etc. The task of gross filth cleaning can be extremely challenging and often impossible for untrained individuals in decontamination and odour removal. In addition to the cleaning, our operatives are professionally trained in locating and safely eliminating biohazardous materials such as blood, mould, mildew, and fecal matter which unless dealt with in the correct manner poses a serious risk of illnesses. We use the proper tools and industrial strength chemicals to eliminate all potential hazards from the site. Only after an area has been completely decontaminated will our technicians begin the cleanup process. Sites with an excessive amount of animal faeces can be very infectious and pose considerable risk of illness if not properly handled. Along with the difficulties associated with removing the fecal matter, strong odours may also be associated with the faeces and the site will need to be thoroughly deodorised. Although a visual inspection of an area affected by animal faeces may reveal a great deal of fecal matter, an equal amount will be found by our technicians in areas that cannot be seen or easily accessed. It is vital that all traces of animal faeces be removed from the area. If you are faced with the cleanup of a gross filth site, please don't worry, we have seen it all - gross filth sites should not be cleared by untrained individuals due to the health implications.

18 Squat / Drug Den Cleanup Once squatters have been evicted from a property or the place cleared of drug users, a property owner could be faced with a situation where the property is full of household waste, human or animal faeces, food waste, dirty walls floors and worktops to hypodermic needles, needlesticks or drug paraphernalia. We understand that this is a common problem that is costly for letting agents, management companies, landlords or individuals looking to sell the property. Cleanup and removal of rubbish and debris from a squat or drug den, typically involves cleaning a building or residence that a reasonable person would find uninhabitable due to a combination of filth and debris from hoarding, faecal matter, drug paraphernalia, bodily fluids, excessive trash, expired food, odour, boxed items, mold, mildew, infestation by lice or other insects etc. The task of cleaning a property used as a squat or place for drug addicts to inject and smoke can be challenging and often impossible for an individual untrained in decontamination and odour removal. In addition, there are several legal requirements which need to be adhered to when locating and safely eliminating biohazards such as blood, body fluids and needlesticks which when mishandled can contribute to serious illnesses if adequate precautions are not taken.

19 Odour Management / Deodorising Service Shield Cleaning offer an odour management, disinfection, infection control and deodorising service which can be utilized in a wide range of circumstance. Following crime scene cleanup, void property clearances, waste removal or "hoarding cleanup", as well as sanitising the area to ensure it is free from biohazard risk such as residual body fluids which eliminates the risk of contamination to new occupants, we can also use environmentally friendly industrial deodorisers to remove any problem residual odours which may have arisen from body fluids or other contaminants such as rodent infestation or food waste. We follow all appropriate health and safety legislation by performing full risk assessments and issuing method statements for the work carried out prior to the commencement of sanitising, infection control and / or deodorising. We can also provide an infection control fogging service whereby a fine mist is pumped into the affected area which disinfects and eradicates all airborne or surface-based viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Our disinfection fogging service uses disinfectants certified up to log kill 6 ( %) and is suitable for use in the following locations: Transportation i.e buses, taxis and vehicles of any kind Trains, Planes, Buses, Taxis and Ships Hospitals and Clinics Swimming Baths and Sports Centres Veterinary Practices Prisons Workplaces Educational establishments, Nurseries and Playgroups Care Homes and Day Centres Gyms and Health Clubs Restaurants Hotels Offices Residential Properties This allows us to not only meet but to exceed the 2010 Biocide Product Directive standards against Avian flu, A/H1N1 Swine flu, MRSA, C.difficile, Listeria, Paeruginosa, E-coli, S.Aureas, Enterococcus hirea, Bacillus subtillis, Asperigilus niger, Salmonella, Legionella pneumophilia and many more.