Safety Talk

What’s at Stake? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death. HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the three most common bloodborne pathogens you will encounter in most workplace scenarios. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur in almost every type of occupation. This includes factory worker, construction workers, medical and laboratory personnel and janitorial and facilities staff. What’s the Danger? You are at risk for contracting a bloodborne pathogen if blood or contaminated body fluid from an infected person enters your bloodstream. Transmission at work is most likely to occur from:

• Blood getting into the mucous membranes of […]

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