The importance of cleaning empolyees is to provide a safer and clean working environment.  When handling any bloodborne pathogens such as bodily fluids like blood, vomit, or saliva.  Which will reduce the exposure to various illness that may cause death.  It's very important to follow OSHA (Occupational Safety And Health Administration) guidelines on the universal precautions to treat all bodily fluids as infectious to protect yourself and other employees, while cleaning floors, soiled linen or disposing used needles.

Wear PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) such as goggles, gloves, face masks, and gowns.  Also washing your hands for 20 seconds in warm soapy water after each usage thought the work shift while handling bloodborne pathogens.  The disposing of PPE is very importance as well as labeling red and orange waste on the proper container for biohazard materials.

It's essential that the cleaning staff be knowledgeable of bloodborne pathogens. The high risks if not properly trained and procedure to follow if exposed. Also take self precautions to prevent exposure to the nose, mouth, eyes, minor cut or wounds on the human body.   It's needless to say that the life you save maybe your own.

Even though a mold certification is not required in my state, I want our customers to feel safe knowing they are hiring specialists that have taken the time to learn more about this matter and how to treat it if we encounter it at their house.

When mold damage occurs in a home, it spreads quickly. It is hard to find the source of the fungus, this it got into my attention one time that I went to clean a bathroom for a customer and I believe that was the first time I saw a really bad case of mold. I knew it was mold , but I didn't know how to advice my customer regarding this problem, but he was so nice enough to say , it was ok, he will try to find an expert on that , since , at that moment I went there to clean his bathroom only and I didn't see it before on an inspection since he didn't have the time but it needed his bathroom to be clean. 

Even though I didn't know how to treat it , I had a really good PPE , proper to clean it, now I am happy to say I know what exactly to do if I encounter a situation like that again thanks to this course 

In today's current conditions, it is important all cleaning services are well trained and equipped. The knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and handling bodily fluids can save someones life. Proper cleaning and disposal techniques is vital for everyone's safety. 

With the current pandemic looming over us all, proper sanitation and disinfectants are a must. To achieve the proper clean one must first know how to handle the dirty. Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that cause diseases like HIV or Hep B. These types of diseases are spread through micro organisms coming in contact with mucus membranes. For cleaners without the proper PPE exposure is imminent.

Cleaners must treat there cleaning as if everything has the potential to expose them to pathogens. Approaching every job with proper ppe such as face covers or shields, clothing or aprons, and gloves. Handling body fluids with correct safety measures and disposing them as well. The knowledge to handle such jobs can and will save someone's life

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Nosocomial infection is contracted due to an infection that exists in a hospital. COVID-19 has devastated many lives and when you talk to some people they will say that it was contracted at the hospital. This is just one example of how important our jobs are to ensure a clean healthcare facility.

Healthcare facilities take care of the most vulnerable in society. We have pregnant women, cancer patients, terminally ill and the lists goes on. Having clean environments will ensure that the vulnerable population lives to fight another day. For other other ailments that can arise from blood click here. 

Viruses, bacterial and all other disease causing organisms are not visible to the naked eye. This makes it difficult for the cleaning but with professionals search as IJSCA members we take cleaning personal. Healthcare facilities are full of these pathogens and enlisting someone with knowledge on how to clean ensures that these facilities remain safe.

For these reasons this is Why Is Properly Cleaning Healthcare Facilities is So Important and for a list of members who can help https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services.

The importance of our staff understanding the risk of Bloodborne Pathogens is essential. There is a huge threat of exposure when not approaching blood or other bodily fluids with a good offense. Limiting the possibility of exposure thru smart and effective techniques are essential to safety and security of the worker. 

Those Techniques include proper use of PPE and proper disposal of PPE and contaminated fluids and material. Bags need to be color codes to ensure proper communication. Also you have to follow the guidelines to remove your gloves and don and doff your PPE equipment. 

Sanitization plays a huge role from removing the risk of infection. When my company utilizes a safe, effective procedure, its creates trust with the client and creates a team of communication and trust. The less a company risks, the more it gains. Bloodborne Pathogens are a serious threat, however with this information obtained in the video and the proper approach to every contaminated situation, we will ensure accuracy and quality in every job we complete.

Being a green cleaning certified company can and will benefit my company, my clients, and the environment. Being green certified proves to your clients that you are trained experts within the field.  They know they can get the clean that they want without using the harsh chemicals.

Speaking for my company, green cleaning is much cheaper than the harsher cleaning alternatives.  My employees are safer when using natural products as they don’t have to worry about inhaling harsh chemicals or having skin irritations from it. Employees will also be a lot more knowledgeable when it comes to actual chemical ingredients.

From a client’s point of view, it gives them cleaning options because a lot of cleaning companies do not offer green cleaning.  Green cleaning is better for people with allergies and asthma because the fumes from the harsher chemicals are known to exacerbate these conditions. Green cleaning will leave a home or workspace smelling naturally fresh.

Bloodborne Pathogens can be harmful or even deadly for employees who come in daily contact with them.  It is imperative to follow the Osha guidelines in order to keep yourself and others around you safe.  As stated in the video, this can be a matter of life and death.

Pathogens carrying diseases such as HBV & HIV can travel through the nasal cavities and the mouth if proper protective equipment is not worn.  Goggles, gloves, and sanitizing cleaning materials keep employees safe from bloodborne pathogens if they are utilized correctly.  It is also imperative that the proper cleaning and storage methods are utilized as well.

All staff that could come in contact with bloodborne pathogens should be aware of proper cleaning methods to ensure no one gets sick.  Equipment should not be reused and surfaces should not be cleaned in a manner that allows for the infected items to spread.  Storage containers for contaminated items should be designated and shouldn't allow for any leakage or spilling of the contaminated items.  Following these guidelines will ensure the safety of all workers that come in contact with bloodborne pathogens.

Being a business owner comes with great responsibility. As members of the IJSCA we hold this baton in the service industry with great pride and honor.

When we are called upon you can rest assure that any and all of your request will be met in the safest amount of time possible. Our many qualified and certified team members are able to properly listen to your concerns and accomplish your request at the highest standards in the industry.

Please take the time and click on the link below to visit any one of our team members nearest you for more details.

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Being aware of and educated about bloodborne pathogens is crucial to prevent the spread of virus and diseases. The essence of a sanitary work place is within a team of knowledgeable professional who specialize in decontamination and cleaning. Cleaning employees and staff should know what to do when the situation of an infectious disease is present. Being able to handle these situations is vital and can prevent serious illness and even death. These groups of people can help eliminate anyone's exposure in a company or business.

Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The blood can expose an individual to many diseases including HBV and HIV. Cleaning employees are responsible for taking care possible contamination when blood borne pathogens are present and exposure can occur. Knowing how to correctly handle these situations can literally make the difference between life or death.

To prevent the spread of these disease you must follow "Universal Precautions". Employees who follow this procedure can easily protect themselves from coming into contact and contracting an infectious disease. It is said that all patients or clients blood  and certain body fluids will be considered potentially infectious and that infectious control precaution be taken to minimize the risk of exposure. All cleaning staff should be aware of exposure within the job and should always be using protective procedures. This will lead to a clean and sanitized facility that is safe for staff and the public.