Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that are carried in the human blood that can cause disease in people, such as Hepatitis b, HIV, and hepatitis c. There are universal protocols to know and follow which are up to osha standards, and are vital to keeping yourself and others safe and protected. The first thing to be aware of is to always make sure you are wearing protective equipment to create a barrier between yourself and the pathogens while having to come in contact with, bloodborne pathogens through various fluids, can find a way into your body through a human bite, a scratch or a cut or wound, commonly, the pathogens can find a way into your system through your nostrils. It’s always important to clean these fluids up while disinfecting the materials in which it came in contact with. It is important that the fluids cleaned are disposed of properly in biohazard bags. If bodily fluids came in contact with laundry , make sure to have the bagged laundry bagged by color to indicate the contamination. Once cleaned dispose of the same bags in the same manner, properly washing your hands thoroughly is also a requirement after disinfecting bloodborne pathogens while. If working in healthcare, always be wary that laundry may contain a used needle so ALWAYS use precaution. Make sure to dispose of of needles properly, with safety gear and putting the needle in a sharps container. It’s important to have a proper procedure in place in the event that an exposure occurs, in which an immediate examination is conducted. It is detrimental to the health and safety of  cleaning professionals as well as the residents , faculty and facilities that the osha standards are followed and procedures regarding bloodborne pathogens are in compliance with osha standards. Being a cleaner trained to follow osha regulations provides a peace of mind and exhibits universal cautions regarding health and safety. Many jobs require this knowledge. Being certified in osha standards makes your business more credible when it comes to being hired, or contracted.