Blood-borne pathogens can be dangerous to ones health. Everyone should know the basic of blood-borne pathogens, but it is extremely important for cleaning employers and staff to know what they are and how they work. Blood-borne pathogens are not seen by the naked eye. So employees need to know that they are not contaminating themselves, other people or other locations. They need to know what these blood borne pathogens are so they cant identify them. They need to know who they are treated or cured. they should know how to properly clean them so no one else is infected. They also need to know how to properly dispose of any contaminated items.