It would be easy to minimize the importance of bloodborne pathogen exposure training if you are in the restoration industry. We go into residential and commercial buildings every day to clean up and restore whatever has caused the building to become temporarily unusable. When you stop to think about that, you might be able to see how easily you could be exposed to any number of infectious agents. 

Some disasters involve dirty water. Dishwasher or laundry overflows, toilet overflows or even storm drain back-ups could all increase a person's exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Even if the water damage is from a clean source, if it is left on a floor contaminated with bodily fluids, needles or materials that have blood, mucus, vomit, feces, there is exposure risk. Infectious microbes can enter the worker's body through the eyes, nose, mouth or broken skin and cause illness or even death. Even dried blood can become airborne and be infectious. 

Therefore, bloodborne pathogen exposure training and Hep B vaccines are offered to technicians in professional restoration companies. Engineering controls such as full-face masks, PPE, and the appropriate cleaning supplies help to maintain safety in compliance with OSHA are provided. Well-trained employees are a company's most valuable assets and keeping them safe at work helps keep them learning and healthy for the future.