As someone who works in the cleaning and janitorial industry every day, I know how important it is for all cleaning employees and staff to understand bloodborne pathogens. These are viruses and bacteria that can be carried in human blood, like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV, and they can cause serious illness if we’re exposed without protection. In our line of work, we may not always know what kind of situation we’re walking into, and sometimes accidents happen — a cut, a spill, or a sharp object that wasn’t disposed of properly. That’s why knowing how to handle these situations safely is not just part of the job — it’s a way to protect ourselves, our coworkers, and the people we clean for.

At Georgia Commercial Maintenance and Cleaning Service, I make sure that everyone on our team is trained in bloodborne pathogen safety and knows how to follow OSHA’s safety standards. This means using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and masks, cleaning up spills the right way, and disposing of any potentially contaminated materials safely. We also make sure to use EPA-approved disinfectants that are proven to kill harmful pathogens. I believe that when employees know what they’re dealing with and how to respond, they can do their jobs confidently and safely without putting their health at risk.

Keeping up with this kind of training is a big part of our overall mission to provide safe, healthy, and responsible cleaning services. Just like with our IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification, understanding bloodborne pathogens shows that we take both health and safety seriously — for our employees and for our clients. It’s all part of being a professional cleaning company that truly cares about people. By staying educated, using the right tools, and following safety procedures every day, we help create cleaner, safer, and healthier environments for everyone we serve.