Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that are present in human blood. Bloodborne pathogens can cause a variety of diseases ranging from mild to severe and incurable. Some examples of these disease include hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through contaminated body fluids on surfaces, equipment, and needles. 

Cleaning employees are often exposed to these body fluids. From cleaning private homes, to public facilities especially medical facilities, cleaning employees are directly exposed to the risk of infection if adequate precaution and controls are not followed. It is therefore very important that cleaning staff receive adequate training on bloodborne pathogens. 

By having adequate knowledge of bloodborne pathogen, cleaning employees are equipped to protect themselves from infection and diseases. Employees who are well trained in infection control measures are able to perform their jobs safely without putting themselves and others at risk of illness or injury. 

By knowing about bloodborne pathogen, employees would understand the OSHA's universal approach to bloodborne pathogens, which stipulates that all body fluids from patients should be considered potential risk for infection. This is key to bloodborne pathogen control.

They would also understand the standard precautions and right behavior to follow when cleaning, such as the the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the need for proper labelling of disposables, and the right behavior for eating and smoking when working in medical facilities. 

Also, by knowing about bloodborne pathogen, cleaning employees would know what steps to take when they are exposed to bloodborne pathogen. It is important that exposure to bloodborne pathogens are reported to the supervisor promptly. 

In conclusion, if cleaning employees are not trained, they could put themselves or others at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. For this reason, it is important that all cleaning staff receive training on how to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.