Bloodborne pathogens safety precautions are a necessity to know about in the janitorial setting, regardless of the facility or area being cleaned. Though it is more relevant to know about in the healthcare setting, it is just as important in other settings as well. Anything could happen: an injury could happen, which could cause the need to clean up blood; a bloody nose could suddenly need to be cleaned up; the possibilities are endless. 

When considering the risk of bloodborne pathogens, though the likelihood of getting a virus is not high, the after effects of this are dangerous to anyone in the field. The effects could even be life threatening. Thus, though it is easy to say "The likelihood of contracting a virus are slim", always take proper precaution, and ensure that your staff are well trained, so that risks are mitigated. 

Not only is it important to take necessary precautions when cleaning blood, it is equally important to also effectively clean the area where there was the exposure thoroughly. It is noted in various sources that bloodborne pathogens can last on surfaces for up to one week if not dealt with accordingly. Thus, it is important to ensure that extra attention is given to areas where there may be bloodborne pathogen spills/accidents.