All industries, at some level, either employ janitorial staff or have employees who perform janitorial duties. It is of vital importance that these workers are educated about the occupational hazards they might reasonably be expected to encounter. By definition, janitorial duties include activities which potentially expose individuals to bloodborne pathogens; therefore, this is a subject that is especially relevant to workers in this sector. Even when no actual blood is involved, activities such as the most basic and necessary task of cleaning restrooms, involve the very real possibility of coming into contact with bodily fluids which may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens.

It is, therefore, of critical importance that all janitorial staff know about the nature and risks of bloodborne pathogens and the procedures and practices that minimize those risks so that they can stay safe and healthy while continuing to provide high quality service. Whenever the possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists, it is important for those that are at risk for such exposure, to proactively follow the procedures and practices that have been deemed by medical and safety professionals to meet the highest standards. These are collectively called the Universal Precautions. They protect workers by minimizing their exposure to potential risks. In addition, by requiring employees to understand and adhere to these "Universal Precautions," an employer protects their business from potentially costly issues caused by failure to comply with safety regulations.

To search for a janitorial company with appropriately trained employees, follow the link below:

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