Cleaning staff play an important part of facility health standards including safety of themselves. When it comes to bloodborne pathogens it is important that staff knows how to protect themselves from exposure and to know what steps to take if exposed. This should be a part of standard workplace safety. Every staff member should understand the risk of exposure while performing job duties and what a bloodborne pathogen actually is.

Cleaning staff can easily come in contact with unexpected hazardous materials with routine cleanings. They should understand how to use PPE and when to use PPE in these instances to prevent and limit exposure. PPE should always be available for staff at anytime as you cannot anticipate potential situations. It is also important to know how to remove PPE correctly, correct handwashing process, and not reusing PPE equipment. Understanding this can help reduce accidental exposures. 

Training for bloodborne pathogens is necessary to keep the workplace safe. No cleaning should be so urgent that it puts staff at risk. Learning how exposures can occur, how to recognize potential hazardous situation, and proper disposal not only keeps the cleaning staff safe but everyone who is at risk of exposure at the facility.