Sharps Training

This Sharps Training focuses on the dangers associated with Sharps, the potential health risks and the handling and disposal of Sharps objects. It also looks at The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 and covers what PPE equipment is available.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn what things are classified as Sharps and the risks posed by them
• Learn about how to reduce the risk of injury from Sharps and how to dispose of them correctly
• Learn about employee and employer responsibilities to help reduce the spread of infections

COURSE CONTENTS

This training course is broken down into 2 sections

1. What are Sharps?
2. Preventing the spread of infections