It is important for cleaning employees and staff to know about bloodborne pathogens because anyone exposed to them are at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses. They will also understand the steps to take to report a potential exposure to the employer.

The Pathogens include hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus causes AIDS.   Not only would you know the steps to take, but you will have knowledge on looking for any types of symptoms and etc. It protects workers who can reasonably be anticipated to come into contact with them as a result of doing their job duties.

Once the employee is trained on bloodborne pathogens, they will understand the employers responsibility to provide them with personal protective equipment, hepatitis vaccinations and post exposure treatment free of charge to them. Bloodborne pathogen infection risk is higher among people who are exposed to blood and other body fluids due to their jobs.  If proper precautions are not taken, exposure to these pathogens can easily lead to infectious diseases.