Infection Control & Prevention

Years ago, hospitals and healthcare facilities faced a significant challenge in the proper disposal of medical byproducts generated during various procedures. Dealing with blood, body fluids, and pathological waste can be messy and hazardous, even…

When it comes to handling and shipping infectious substances or hazardous materials, compliance is key. Ensuring the safety of both your employees and the environment is a top priority. But what if you could achieve…

The Origins of Red Z®  Safetec of America, Inc. first introduced Red Z® Fluid Solidifier to the infection control and spill management industry over 30 years ago, and this product has since significantly contributed to…

Spills are an inevitable part of various industries, and when they involve blood, bodily fluids, or chemicals, proper cleanup becomes paramount for safety and infection control. Green-Z® is a versatile and cost-effective solution that reduces…

Winter is here, which means cold, frigid temperatures are forcing more people to stay inside. As we socialize indoors, visiting family and friends for the holidays, we’re spending more time together in enclosed spaces which…

Back in July, the World Health Organization (WHO) publicly declared the current monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). With the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, many wonder how…

Accidents can happen anywhere, and when they do, they can result in injuries. It’s impossible to predict when and where an accident may occur, that’s why it’s important that all facilities, no matter the industry,…

It’s inevitable; accidents happen, and you may need to manage a situation that requires careful attention- like the cleanup of bodily fluids. One of the most potentially hazardous substances to clean up is blood. Accidents…

Microorganisms are some of the tiniest biological organisms known, but we’ve become far more aware of them in the wake of a global pandemic. As a result, we’ve become suspicious of surfaces in public spaces…

As the United States reopens after months of lockdown and restrictions during the global coronavirus pandemic, another virus is resurging. It’s a very contagious virus that passes between people easily. You may know it as…

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that occur while receiving health care. Patients with medical devices (central lines, urinary catheters, ventilators) or who undergo surgical procedures are at risk of acquiring HAIs. HAIs continue to be…

As we covered in part 1, germs are everywhere. Germs range from harmless to (in some cases) deadly. While harmful germs, or pathogens, can survive and remain infectious on surfaces, the amount of time varies…