When it comes to dangers in the workplace, none are quieter and deadlier than the various Bloodborne Pathogens you may encounter in certain work spaces. Most notably HBV and HIV, these bloodborne pathogens are naked to the human eye but can easily enter the body and stay dormant for up to several years before symptoms start to show. That's why it is of the up-most importance that both employers and employees are not only aware of the risks and consequences, but also take precautions to prevent the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

We can easily become infected with bloodborne pathogens when it comes into contact with our mucus cavity via or nose or mouth, or if there's any breaks, scraps. or abrasions on the skin. Because of how easy it is to be exposed, we must make preventative precautions a top priority. Some examples of preventative precautions is wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment, never eating, drinking, smoking, or applying lip balm in areas which there is a possibility of occupational exposure, disinfecting equipment immediately after use, disposing of gloves, laundry, and equipment in properly labeled or colored coded containers, and thoroughly washing your hands after disposing of gloves and equipment. Of course there are more ways to take preventative measures, and if I were to list them all here the list would go on forever, but staying as safe as possible when it comes to cleaning up blood or any other bodily fluid is the top priority here. Becoming exposed to bloodborne pathogens is a life altering consequence, and no shortcut is worth the risk that it comes with.

For example, Hepatitis B is a liver disease that you can be exposed to that inflames the liver and can lead to major liver damage, even liver cancer. HIV is another example of a bloodborne pathogen you can be exposed to if you do not take the necessary precautions. HIV is a chronic illness that can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Symptoms of HIV include but are not limited to: constant fatigue, persistent fever, and mild to severe flu-like symptoms.

These are just a few examples of the various bloodborne pathogens you could encounter in various work spaces. It goes without saying but ill say it anyway, We at Certiclean hope to prevent occupational exposure and reduce to risk to an absolute minimum, and the best way that we can do that is by educating our workforce about the dangers of bloodborne pathogens, and teaching them the necessary protective practices put into place by OSHA to keep us safe from occupational exposure.