What is the purpose of the S540 Standard?

The purpose of the S540 is simple. It is clearly stated in the standard itself.

The standard states: “It is the purpose of this standard to define criteria and methodology used by the technician for inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination and for establishing work plans and procedures.“

That is all. The purpose of the standard is to define criteria. This criteria relates to a technician when he or she is “inspecting” and “investigating” biohazardous materials for the sake of establishing work plans and procedures.

That’s all. It doesn’t teach HOW to do the work, price jobs, market your company, operate on a day-to-day basis, which tools to use, how to pay your employees, etc.

It is only about inspecting and coming up with work plans and procedures.