I believe it is very important for all cleaning employees and staff to understand Blood borne pathogens because we never know what we may come into contact with while we do our jobs, Blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials can carry dangerous diseases that can be passed from one person to another.

Knowing the risk and understanding how these pathogens are dangerous helps protect not only ourselves but also our customers, coworkers, and any one we may come into contact with. As cleaning professionals we have a responsibility to take safety serious everyday. 

 It is also important that every employee knows how to protect themselves by wearing the correct personal protective equipment. (PPE) Using the right cleaning and disinfecting products and following proper procedures when handling things that could be contaminated. Without the proper knowledge and training, someone could put themselves or someones else at risk without even realizing it.