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In this course we'll start by looking at some statistics relating to discarded needles, then define 'sharps' and look at the different types that can be found in 'sharps litter', ranging from needles, syringes and scalpel blades to broken glass, knives, scissors and nails. It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps. It'll look at the responsibilities of employers and how they must use risk assessment to ensure workers safety, as much as possible. Then, the course will take a detailed look at Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus There'll be a section on the Chain of Infection, helping you to understand how an infection gets passed on, and what steps can be taken to break the chain and stop the process. It'll look at the probability of picking up an infection from a needlestick injury, and the factors that can affect this. Finally, it'll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you're unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.
This course is aimed at anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste whilst performing their day to day working activities. This includes people working in healthcare, waste disposal and a wide range of other industries.
This comprehensive course on Sharps Awareness is structured to cover the following essential topics:
The Sharps Awareness E-Learning course is approved by leading industry bodies: IOSH, IIRSM and CPD.
IOSH, CPD, IIRSM
