facility hygiene

Supporting GMP and cGMP Regulated Facilities

dedicated to life sciences and gmp space

First Onsite’s Facility Hygiene Practice is designed to operate within regulated manufacturing and research environments where contamination control, regulatory compliance, and production continuity are critical. Supporting organizations operating under GMP and cGMP expectations, the practice delivers specialized decontamination, environmental recovery, and facility hygiene services aligned with national and international regulatory standards.

We support facilities during contamination events, environmental monitoring deviations, facility damage, and controlled environment recovery, where audit exposure, batch loss, and production interruption are real risks.

  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Organizations 
  • Tissue Banking Organizations
  • Medical Device Manufacturing and Packaging Facilities
  • Biosafety Level (BSL) Laboratories and Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL) Laboratories
  • Government and Military Research Organizations
  • Food and Beverage Processing and Packaging Facilities 
  • Food and Beverage Transportation and Storage Facilities
  • Animal Health Research Facilities
  • Animal Health Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Manufacturing Facilities
  • Animal Health Food Processing/Packaging Facilities
  • Animal Health Veterinary Facilities
  • Nutraceutical Vitamin and Food Supplement Manufacturing Facilities
  • Healthcare Associated Research Organizations
  • 503A and 503B Compounding Pharmacies

Regulatory, Standards, & Associations

  • CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control)
  • FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration
  • EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
  • OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
  • USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia)
  • ABSA (American Biological Safety Association)
  • IAFP (International Association for Food Protection)
  • AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association)
  • ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering)
  • CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
  • PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada)
  • CABS (Canadian Association for Biological Safety)
  • IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification)
  • RIA (Restoration industry Association)
  • NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association)

Areas of Focus

  • Room Space Decontamination 
  • Sterile Core Decontamination 
  • BSLs (Biosafety Laboratories) 
  • BSCs (Biosafety Cabinets) 
  • Tissue Bank Repositories 
  • Facility Commissioning & Decommissioning 
  • Deep Cleaning & Sanitation of Food Processing & Packing Facilities & Equipment 
  • Cleanroom Cleaning 
  • Vivarium Colony Turnover Cleanse 
  • Property Restoration, Emergency Decontamination & Ice Blasting 
  • Facility Maintenance, Renovation, Repair, & Disaster Response 
  • HVAC System Cleaning 
  • General Facility Services & General Construction 

Led by Life Sciences & Regulatory Specialists

Norris Gearhart, CR
EVP, Regulatory Business Practice

  • GLP Studies for EPA Hospital Disinfectant Registration | Defense Advanced Research Project Agency
  • Certified Infection Control Risk Assessment 2.0 Trainer | American Society for Healthcare Engineering
  • Certified Restorer, Environmental Loss Specialist | Restoration Industry Association
  • Application Development (Pharma, Biomed, Healthcare, Transportation) | Civilian Market
  • Global High-Level Disinfection Deployment (MERS, Ebola, Others) | Defense Advanced Research Project
  • Agency/World Health Org/USAID
  • Disinfection Chamber Customization (Ebola Outbreak) | USAID/World Health Org

Thomas Licker, BS, CBRM, CEICR
SVP, Regulatory Business Practice, Environmental & Bio Recovery Services

  • Certified Environmental Infection Control Remediator | American Council for Accredited Certification
  • Certified Bio Recovery Master Technician | American Bio Recovery Association

Tom Peter, MS, CIH
SVP, Regulatory Business Practice, Facility Hygiene

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist | American Board of Industrial Hygiene
  • NADCA Certified

Kellie Matzinger, BS
Operations Director, Life Sciences

  • 25+ Years of Biological Indicator Utilization & Validation Experience
  • Life Sciences Risk Mitigation & Contamination Control Strategy

A Certified leader in property restoration

Discover the certifications and memberships we’ve received from third-party industry organizations.

bests
ria member logo
iicrccertifiedlogo [converted]
isn member logo

FAQs

What are contract Facility Hygiene Services? Contract Facility services refer to specialized cleaning and restoration solutions tailored to address the challenges that arise in unique environments. These services go far beyond traditional or janitorial cleaning due to the regulatory restrictions in such facilities. These services can be part of your day-to-day operations and First Onsite can offer these services on a contractual basis.

Disasters can cause significant damage and pose risks to health and safety. Hiring a disaster cleanup company like First Onsite for contract facility hygiene services allows us to provide a quicker response and will help expedite our response to restore your property efficiently and effectively in the event a disaster occurs. Having boots on the ground that are familiar with your operations provides a win-win in the event a disaster occurs. With our experience in handling complex post-disaster situations, we can mitigate further damage, ensure proper cleanup, and advance the restoration process, putting you back in business faster than ever before.

Facility Hygiene Services cover a wide range of disasters and events, including but not limited to floods, mold infestations, biohazardous incidents, and damage to GMP processes and other sensitive areas.

The duration of the process depends on various factors, such as the extent of the damage, the size of the property, and the specific services required. A thorough assessment is conducted initially to provide a timeline for the restoration project. The goal is to complete the restoration process promptly while ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to deliver a comprehensive and quality outcome.

No, specialty services are available for both commercial and residential properties and cater to a wide range of clients, including owners, property managers, businesses, life science / healthcare facilities, educational institutions, food processing and government agencies. Regardless of the type or scale of the property, our specialty services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Please reach out to your local First Onsite to inquire about their commercial or residential services.

Safety is a top priority in specialty services. Certified professionals follow strict safety protocols, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and adhere to industry standards and regulations. They undergo specialized training to handle hazardous materials, mitigate risks, and maintain a safe environment throughout the restoration process.