It is important for employees & staff to know about bloodborne pathogens and infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. It will help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It is also important so that an employee can know what to do if exposed to a bloodborne pathogens.

It is also important so that workers understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Employees should have the understanding of Bloodborne pathogens so that they correctly apply the knowledge and reduces the potential of a threat. Also using the proper PPE to perform tasks to protect them from any bodily fluids or exposure.