Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS.

Some of the ways in which employees are infected by bloodborne pathogens in the workplace are as follows: Salivia, sweat, tears, vaginal fluids, and blood. If you touch your eyes, mouth, and nose these microorganisms can enter your body.

There are ways to protect yourself by using gloves, safety glasses, mask, washing of hands. Do everything possible to not handle a syringe improperly if you should need to pick up and discard. Follow all  OSHA recommendations.