Cleaning employees and staff play an important role in the keeping environments in workspaces, schools and healthcare facilities safe and sanitized. Contact may be made with bodily fluids, including blood, which can cary serious infectious agents known as bloodborne pathogens like HBV, HCV and HIV. These pathogens can cause a serious health risk if proper precautions are not taken. Essentially, it's important that cleaning staff receive detailed training on recognizing potential hazards and handling them safely. 

  Understanding bloodborne pathogens allows cleaning staff to take proactive steps in preventing exposure and transmission. This includes using appropriate PPE, following proper procedures for cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces and disposing of biohazardous materials correctly. When employees are informed, they are more confident in responding to incidents involving blood or other bodily fluids which protects everyone.

 Proper knowledge of bloodborne pathogens is a part of being in compliance with OSHA'S standards and regulations. Making sure cleaning staff is trained demonstrates responsibility on the business's part and shows a commitment to health and safety. It also reduces the risk of workplace injury.