Being aware of and educated about bloodborne pathogens is crucial to prevent the spread of virus and diseases. The essence of a sanitary work place is within a team of knowledgeable professional who specialize in decontamination and cleaning. Cleaning employees and staff should know what to do when the situation of an infectious disease is present. Being able to handle these situations is vital and can prevent serious illness and even death. These groups of people can help eliminate anyone's exposure in a company or business.

Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The blood can expose an individual to many diseases including HBV and HIV. Cleaning employees are responsible for taking care possible contamination when blood borne pathogens are present and exposure can occur. Knowing how to correctly handle these situations can literally make the difference between life or death.

To prevent the spread of these disease you must follow "Universal Precautions". Employees who follow this procedure can easily protect themselves from coming into contact and contracting an infectious disease. It is said that all patients or clients blood  and certain body fluids will be considered potentially infectious and that infectious control precaution be taken to minimize the risk of exposure. All cleaning staff should be aware of exposure within the job and should always be using protective procedures. This will lead to a clean and sanitized facility that is safe for staff and the public.