Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogens and proper cleaning techiques is essentialfor employees an staff. The process of proper cleaning and desinfection in the contex of bloodborne pathogens carriers a greater importance given the seriouness of the infections that can be caused by bloodborne pathogens.

Some of the more serious bloodborne pathogens include hepatitis B, C and HIV contraction of any of those microorganisms can lead to life threatening illnesses that pose serious dangers to employees carrying out desinfection and cleaning procedures where those pathogens may be found.

A usefull recommendation is to always assume that a bloodborne pathogens IS present at location to be cleaned or desinfected and to procceed accordingly. Knowledge of disposal procedures is critical. One of the more important disposal procedures to keep in mind is to follow color coding disposal bins.Tha is, to properly dispose materials in bins that are designated for those materials by color coding or label.