It is important for employees to know how to properly handle bloodborne pathogens. Understanding the risk in dealing with any bodily fluid is the first step in keeping safe.

Ensuring the proper offense is being taken when dealing with any potential bloodborne pathogen is key in helping prevent exposures. Making sure to utilize appropriate gloves and disinfectants is also another part in keeping safe. Taking time to remove soiled blankets or clothing. Properly disposing of any exposed item or items in the proper waste containers or bags.

Lastly the employee should continue their education with all of the current OSHA standards of operation. The employee should have a good understanding of what to do when an exposure happens and how to mitigate any further risk to their health and safety.