It is important to know about bloodborne pathogens because it can be life saving. When you and your staff are knowledgeable about the importance of bloodborne pathogens and take the necessary steps to ensure that you and your staff's safety is #1 priority. 

Bloodborne pathogens can be present anywhere and in anything. When you follow the the guidelines of treating everything as if was a bloodborne pathogen, and using the proper PPE you are protecting yourself and those around you. In these trying times we all are living in, it is so important to make sure your staff, yourself, and those around you are safe. Knowing about bloodborne pathogens and treating everything as if it was a bloodborne pathogens is no longer a "thing" just for healthcare workers and those in the hospital settings. It's Important for everyone to know especially those in the cleaning industry. We are the ones who have direct contact with all of the possible bloodborne pathogens when we are cleaning up.

There isn't a 100% for sure way of not being exposed to bloodborne pathogens but you can definitely limit your exposure by learning the importance of bloodborne pathogens and how you can be exposed. Taking precautions at all times and using PPE is a for sure way to limit exposure. Knowing what to do once exposed and the steps that need to be taken to limit exposure is on yourself and you employer to learn and to follow. It is important for the employer to be proactive in the approaching to dealing with exposure, and ways that we can limit exposure.

In conclusion, I personally believe that is very important for cleaning employees and staff to know about bloodborne pathogens. Learning and being knowledgeable about them can protect yourself and those around you. It saves Lives..........