Needles and Sharps Awareness

Needles and sharps can turn up in places you might not expect. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury and what to do if an incident happens.
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Duration:
25 minutes
Learning style:
Self-Paced Online
Assured by:
CPD
Resources Included:
eBook
About this course

This course looks at where you might encounter needles and sharps, from building sites and waste areas to care settings.

You’ll learn how to handle, store, and dispose of them safely, and how you and your employer can help prevent injuries.

It also explains the steps to take after an injury, including first aid, reporting, and getting support.

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This course covers
  • Where needles and sharps may be found and how to reduce exposure
  • Legal duties, including COSHH and the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations
  • Safe handling and passing techniques
  • Choosing sharps containers and safely segregating, storing and disposing of sharps
  • First aid, reporting and follow-up after an injury
  • The impact of an injury and where to find support
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We are currently accepting admissions for the following upcoming cohorts:
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Self-led online courses include
Support for over 100 languages
Mobile-friendly design for playback on any device
Progress tracking and pass/fail tests
Automatic, remote updates to keep content fresh
Playback speed controls to speed up/slow down the video
Closed captions which can be turned on/off
Includes over 30 AI audio translations
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Number of Users 50
Number of Courses 10
Cost Per User
£65.85
per user
Cost Per Course
£6.59
per course, per user
Total Cost
£3,292.50
excl. VAT
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