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Cleaning Safe While Dealing with Bloodborne Pathogens

06 Sep 2020 8:02 PM | Alicia Johnson

We as employers are responsible for ensuring that workers are protected from exposure to deadly diseases. Also well as ensure workers are not exposed to harmful levels of chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection. Reading and understanding OSHA is a major factor in the cleaning business. Knowing what's required helps reduce accidents and increase knowledge to properly controlling any incidents that may occur. 

Per OSHA Guidelines we train our staff to immediately clean and disinfect any visible surface contamination from blood, urine, feces, vomit, or other body fluids. Isolate areas of suspected contamination until decontamination is completed to minimize exposure to individuals not performing the work. Ensure adequate ventilation in areas where workers are using disinfectants, including by opening windows and doors, or using mechanical ventilation equipment.

If we can follow those guidelines and a few others from OSHA my staff and those of our clients will stay safe. Carefully removal of bags with needles and syringes that could possibly be contaminated with HIV and HBV diseases. With the proper knowledge to collect and dispose of properly can maintain a healthier life for us all. 


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