What are bloodborne pathogens?

8/31/2023 (Permalink)

The risk of bloodborne pathogens is one of the reasons that biohazard jobs, specifically trauma and crime scene cleanup jobs, are such specialized projects. 

Bloodborne pathogens are typically viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms that are carried in the blood. Because they thrive in that kind of environment, they can be incredibly easy to transmit through contact with any number of bodily fluids.

These pathogens can be extremely dangerous. Malaria, brucellosis, hepatitis, HIV and many other pathogens are often transmitted in exactly this way.

This is why cleaning up blood and bodily fluids requires such a high level of care and coordination. In order to ask our biohazard technicians to do this work, we have to provide them with every possible safeguard against such pathogens, including PPE, certifications and specialty training. We also have to follow local, state and federal regulations for dealing with these sorts of materials.

That's why it pays to call a pro for your biohazard cleanup needs.