This is the key to everyting in this busienss. Without this legislation, cleaners do not have the leverage that they have today. This is why bloodborne pathogen training is so important.
For Businesses: (Federal Regulation 29CFR1910.1030) States: Your employees can only clean up blood, bodily fluids, biohazard, or infectious waste if: 1) They have been formally trained in blood borne pathogens 2) You have a written blood borne pathogens plan. 3) Have personal protective equipment available. 4) Have been offered hepatitis vaccine with a follow up visit. 5) Provide them with proper method to remove, store, and legally dispose of biohazardous waste. Only after these steps are met, can an employee clean a biohazard scene.
