How do people get exposed to bloodborne pathogens? Exposer happens when bloodborne pathogens come in contact with human mucus membrane at areas around the eyes, nose and mouth or in breaks in the human skin. This is why it is important to follow universal precaution when dealing with any situation that involve human body fluids. One way of doing this is with protective practices for example properly labeling laundry and labeling any container used for disposal of human body fluids. This is one example of the first line of defense of the employer responsibilities to his or her employees others include proper training, written exposures plan, providing vaccinations and personal protective equipment. 

     One of the most common ways bloodborne pathogens are introduced to the body is through a break in the skin. This prevention is as simple as using body lotions to prevent dry skin. This also mean to follow safe lab methods. This requires you to follow for any lab procedure or test there are steps to follow this must be done with no exception. When possible use safer needles alternatives. Also make sure the safety features are on and immediately dispose of contaminated needles in properly labeled sharps containers. 

     This training shows the importance of universal precaution to approach every situation as a live or death situation that a possible exposer may not have immediate signs their are possible long term effects on our body. This training also shows the important of employee and employer in a workplace to work together to make the workplace the safe us place it can be for everyone's benefit.