S540IICRC trauma cleanup standard
Trauma & biohazard · By appointment
Discreet. Certified. By appointment.
We arrive in unmarked vehicles. We coordinate with police and family. We document everything.
S540IICRC standard
UnmarkedVehicles
24/7On call
Discreet · Unmarked
UnmarkedVehicles arrive without company branding
DirectCarrier billing on approved scopes
ATPSurface verification post-cleanup
What we cover
Four scopes. One standard of discretion.
01
IICRC S540Blood and fluid
Bloodborne pathogen remediation per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. Full PPE, ATP verification after.
02
IICRC S540Unattended death
Discreet, compassionate scene remediation. Family liaison coordinated through the work.
03
IICRC S540Crime scene
Coordinated with the lead detective. Documentation appropriate for the case file, when needed.
04
IICRC S540Hoarding & severe cleanup
Phased, sensitive, often multi-day. Coordinated with social services when family requests.
Compliance
Every code that applies.
01
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard — the rules that govern this work.
02
IICRC S540
- Trauma scene cleanup standard. The protocol we follow on every job.
03
EPA-registered
- Hospital-grade disinfectants applied per manufacturer specification.
04
DOT-compliant
- Biohazard waste transport licensed and manifested.
05
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
- Operating under state regulations. Local health department coordinated when required.
06
ATP verification
- Surface testing confirms the work. The results go in the file.
Frequently asked
What families ask us first.
Will the neighbors know you were here?
No. Vehicles arrive unmarked, technicians wear plain coveralls (logo removed for these jobs), and PPE is staged out of public view. We coordinate timing with the family to minimize visibility.
Does my homeowner's insurance cover trauma cleanup?
Most homeowner's policies cover trauma scene cleanup under personal property or dwelling coverage, especially when coordinated with law enforcement. Crime victim assistance funds in Illinois may also reimburse out-of-pocket costs. We help you navigate carrier approval and document everything for the claim.
How long does this kind of cleanup take?
A single-room scene typically takes 4–8 hours. Multi-room or extensive cases (hoarding, severe biohazard) can run multiple days. We work in shifts so the property is never left in an intermediate state overnight.
Do you coordinate with police or the medical examiner?
Yes. We've worked with CPD, suburban PDs, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. We don't enter a scene until law enforcement has released it, and we follow their documentation requirements when a case is open.
What do you say to my family while you're working?
Whatever they want us to. Some families want a project manager to brief them on every step; others want minimal contact. We follow your lead. If a family member requests it, we work with grief support resources or a social worker the family already trusts.
Are your technicians specially trained for this work?
Yes. Every technician holds IICRC S540 trauma scene cleanup certification and current OSHA bloodborne pathogen training. Background checks and confidentiality agreements are standard. The crew assigned to your scene won't be the same crew you see on a water-damage job.