Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.342
37.111.342 BLOOD -BORNE PATHOGEN PROTECTION
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(1) To minimize exposure to potential blood-borne pathogens during housekeeping, maintenance, laundry or other provided services, employees shall: (a) wear protective gloves and use an appropriate cleaning solution when cleaning up hazardous materials; (b) use disposable towels to clean up spills and dispose of the towels in a special biohazard labeled bag; (c) use a dust pan and brush, cardboard or tongs to clean up broken glass; and (d) wear waterproof gloves when handling dirty laundry. (2) All actions that involve contact with blood and other potentially contaminated products should be done in such a way as to minimize splashing, spraying, splattering and the creation of droplets. If workers come into contact with blood or body fluids, they must: (a) wash their hands or any other contaminated parts of their body with soap and warm water; (b) wash their hands and potentially exposed skin when they remove protective gloves or other personal protective equipment; and (c) flush eyes or other mucous membranes with water if these body parts are exposed.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.342 establishes workplace safety requirements for employees who perform housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, or other services in settings where contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur. The rule specifies protective measures—such as wearing gloves, using biohazard-labeled disposal bags, and avoiding actions that cause splashing or spraying—to reduce the risk of exposure. It also outlines decontamination steps employees must follow if they do come into contact with blood or body fluids.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators covered by Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.342 generally ensure that staff performing housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance tasks have access to the required personal protective equipment, including waterproof gloves and appropriate cleaning solutions. Compliant facilities maintain a supply of biohazard-labeled bags for disposable towels used in spill cleanup and provide tools such as dust pans, brushes, or tongs so broken glass is never handled directly. Training employees on the hand-washing and eye-flushing protocols required under this section is a standard part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.342 is primarily directed at employees and facility operators, but tenants residing in facilities where housekeeping or maintenance services are provided have an interest in knowing that staff are required to follow blood-borne pathogen safety protocols. If a tenant observes that workers are not following the protective practices outlined in this section—such as using proper protective equipment or biohazard disposal bags—they may consider reporting concerns to the relevant Montana state regulatory authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this type of workplace safety rule intersects with their living environment.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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