Bloodborne pathogens.

It is important for staff and cleaning professionals to understand the dangers and risks associated with blood borne pathogens. Blood borne pathogens can cause many health issues to one’s self and other. They can have long or short term effects on those infected. 

It is important for records to be kept of possible contamination exposure of blood borne pathogens. Some of the effects of BBP are not immediate and may not show up until a good while has passed after the exposure. 

There are many ways staff and cleaning professionals can protect them selves from BBP. It is important to take the precautions necessary to avoid what could be a life effecting illness. Wearing PPE, being aware of your surroundings and not pushing down trash in a bag with your hands is a good way to stay blood borne pathogen aware.