Posted By Neil Pearson Others may correct me, but my understanding is that you don't give such people jabs unless there is a specific reason to suspect the presence of a particular biological agent. In normal circumstances this wouldn't apply.

Posted By Doug Russell I presume the immunisation you refer to is for Hepatitis B. There are no other vaccines available for other infections from bodily fluids. HSE has a useful guide to blood-borne viruses - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg342.pdf For most cleaners normal hygiene procedures - covering wounds or cuts, wearing gloves, overalls or aprons, etc. should provide a sufficient barrier to infection. In some circumstances face protection might also be needed. The really difficult hazard for cleaners in e.g. public toilets is needlestick injuries from used syringes. Most experts seem to think the risk is still to low to justify HBV vaccination, but there should be training in procedures to minimise risk and dispose of needles safely and awareness about the importance of immediate treatment if there is a puncture injury.