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  • 17 May 2022 3:50 PM | Deleted user

    Janitors are vital aspect of any company's business practices and often do a lot of behind the scenes work that we might not notice. Whether its a school, hospital, corporate office, or retail store, all businesses need a janitor to keep things clean and safe for everyone. With OSHA trained/certified janitors cleaning the grounds, occupants of these businesses and other commercial buildings can go throughout their daily lives with a lower risk of contracting preventable diseases. 

    People travel to many different places and buildings throughout the day which results in dirt and germs spreading to a multitude of places and people. This is where janitors come in to solve that issue. Janitors are properly trained to disinfect surfaces and remove bacteria/dirt from high traffic areas. They significantly lower the risk of diseases being spread throughout the public while simultaneously putting their own health at risk by cleaning up all types of potentially infectious substances. Janitors must be greatly appreciated and acknowledged for the selfless work they do everyday.

    Without janitors the world would be a very dirty and unhealthy place to live and most businesses wouldn't be able to operate efficiently or at all. They do a myriad of different tasks throughout the day such as emptying garbage cans, cleaning restrooms, sweeping/mopping, dusting, and much more to keep their workplaces clean and healthy for all occupants. So the next time you see a janitor, let them know how important their work is to the public!

    https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

  • 16 May 2022 9:42 PM | Anonymous

      Well as everyone knows a bloodborne pathogen is a microorganism in the blood that can cause several diseases, such as HBV, HIV, or AIDS. So working in the sanitation and janitorial field there are often times you will be exposed to all kinds of bodily fluids.

      Knowing how to approach these situations properly are important for clients and staff, because you must know how to disinfect and sanitize areas and surfaces in order to prevent spreading and exposure.

      As long as everyone uses the "Universal Precaution" rule established saying all blood and certain bodily fluids should be considered potentially infectious to minimize the risk of exposure. As well as proper labeling and coloring for all used laundry and equipment.


  • 16 May 2022 3:34 PM | Deleted user

    It is imperative that all cleaning employees and staff know about bloodborne pathogens, the risk of encountering them, how to properly protect themselves and others, as well as what to do when exposed. These employees are at high risk of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens during their everyday work hours but with the proper training they can greatly decrease the level of risk of exposure. They need to know how to safely clean an infectious substance, dispose of sharps and other infectious materials, and the proper protection that should be worn while doing these tasks. 

    There are specific protocols to follow when dealing with these potentially infectious substances such as "Universal Precautions", post exposure management, and exposure control. Following Universal Precautions, you should assume all bodily fluids are infectious and use the proper PPE to handle them. When dealing with blood or bodily fluids its important to treat them with caution and to dispose of them properly to minimize the risk of exposure. Wearing the correct gloves, mask, or other PPE will greatly decrease the risk of being exposed. Exposure control plans or regulations should always be followed when you're at risk of exposure; they should include all the information you need to protect yourself and others while cleaning up bodily fluids in your workplace. In the event that you're exposed to any bloodborne pathogens, the post exposure management plans are there to guide you through the situation. Any possible exposures must be reported to your employer and physician immediately to decrease the risk of contracting a disease. 

    If employees in this field do not know about bloodborne pathogens and the proper way to handle them, then the risk of them and others being exposed raises exponentially. This can cause outbreaks of diseases and halt all workplace activities indefinitely. In healthcare settings its extremely important that all employees have sufficient knowledge of bloodborne pathogens so that the patients and workers can remain safe. Its also important that they're are equipped with the proper PPE to deal with these potentially infectious substances. Without these standards and regulations, patients and employees would not be able to trust the facility with their health and many people would contract preventable diseases. 



  • 15 May 2022 11:21 PM | Anonymous

    The importance of cleaning employees as well as staff knowing about bloodborne pathogens is critical to any business because it provides critical knowledge, the proper PPE, the steps and precautions necessary in case an employee or staff comes in contact with bloodborne pathogens.

    A bloodborne pathogen by its definition is a pathogenic microorganism that are present in the human body and can cause disease in humans, having the critical knowledge or training needed whether staff or cleaning employee will deter the negligence and lower the potential accidents including death when handling bloodborne pathogens.

    Another benefit in knowing about bloodborne pathogens is the PPE to use when handling and working around bloodborne pathogens there are many different PPE in the market today; however using the correct PPE will not only save time but as well as lives and the health of your organization. 

    Bloodborne pathogens are contagious and can be fatal, by having steps in place as well as the necessary precautions to take in case of an emergency is a safeguard to your organization, their families, and the community. 

    In short implementing the Universal Precautions when handling as well knowing about bloodborne pathogens should be practiced in every organization, it is our moral responsibility to inform our clients, educate our employees, and train our organizations on bloodborne pathogens in any setting and continue to lead the way in health and safe workplace cleaning practices. 

  • 15 May 2022 3:36 PM | Manuel Santos

    Mold armor cleaner is the product I have used. 

    Its a good product to use because economical and effective, but there is probably more products that exist in the market and that is why I am taking the course in order to learn more about fighting and cleaning molds and to which products to use.

  • 15 May 2022 3:06 PM | Manuel Santos

    Here at Santos Cleaning and Maintenance, we will now start mold cleaning services and will now be part of our packages.

    You can also search any other mold cleaning services at the  Flood Damage Directory where you can type your state and find any cleaning services near you.

    Santos Cleaning, with the experience makes a difference.

  • 15 May 2022 2:52 PM | Manuel Santos

    How I would implement mold cleaning in my business would be by including them in our packages in order for customers to be satisfied with the cleaning so they can assured that it is worth their money. I would also start by expanding my inventory with more products that help remove and combat any molding.

    The benefits would be able to give a professional and enjoyable service to the client with the new found knowledge of mold cleaning. Other benefits would be able to teach my employees so they can have a widen knowledge on mold cleaning. 

  • 15 May 2022 2:33 PM | Anthony Epps

    It's been a smooth transition to join IJCSA membership. We are excited and optimistic about our growth with this organization. We trust that IJCSA will provide us with the best training for our company and staff. Looking forward towards many years with IJCSA .

  • 15 May 2022 6:28 AM | Anonymous

      Having a Green practice can make your company more marketable. It can also strengthen your brand by being Green clean certified.

      A Green clean certification affirms our dedication to the health of our employees and the facility that our company will clean.

      Here at SHINE BRIGHT CLEANING, our goal of helping our clients is to implement a green cleaning program for the environment and to reduce waste and cleaning more efficiently.

     With the knowledge from IJCSA GREEN CLEANING program our staff will be trained to use chemicals and cleaning equipment properly. We'll also be able to catch and fix potential problems early, taking preventative measures by having regular equipment maintenance and cleaning.

     With a high-performance,energy-efficient cleaning at SHINE BRIGHT CLEANING LLC our staff well be concentrating on high traffic TOUCH Point areas were people frequently come in contact with controlling the spread of germs,disease and properly applying disinfectants.Our Green Cleaning programs will reduce overall cost and improve the use of non-toxic chemicals in a facility.

  • 14 May 2022 9:04 PM | Deleted user

    It is very important for cleaning companies to ensure that their employees know the correct precautions to follow concerning bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in human blood that can cause disease. Hepatitis B(HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency virus(HIV) are two majors diseases that are highly infectious when it come in contact with the mucus membrane.  Companies need to make sure the employees know how to protect themselves and respond to situations that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. 

     The Occupational Safety Health Administration(OSHA) has created guidelines that all employers must follow to ensure employees treat all bodily fluids as being contaminated. Every jobsite has to have a written exposure control plan available in case an employee is exposed.  The plan must stay updated and reviewed annually.  Center for Disease Control(CDC) has established Universal Precautions as well.

    Employees should be trained to wear the Proper Protective Equipment(PPE) and know how to dispose of needles in the proper container.  Employees should also know to disinfect their buckets and equipment after use and properly dispose of towels in a biohazard bag.  Most importantly, they must wash their hands immediately after cleaning up bodily fluids.  All of these precautions has been established for the safety of the employee and their clients.  Knowledge is very powerful and necessary to ensure we follow guidelines that protects everyone's health.


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