As we who are in the environmental service, custodial, janitorial industries it is vital for us to realize the importance of knowing what Bloodborne Pathogens are. We should also be aware that thorough our knowledge, training and applying what we have learned, we can make (or be) the difference between a disease being contained or it having a hurtful or even deadly effect in our areas of employment and beyond. When identifying these pathogens which may consist of blood, body fluids, saliva we must use proper universal procedures and personal protective equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate the treat of spreading these bloodborne microorganisms.