Sharps

Sharps aren’t just the stuff of horror movies. They pose some big safety risks in real life, too. And in many professions, using them is just part of the job. So, knowing how to handle and dispose of them correctly is crucial to ensure you don’t wind up on the pointy end. This course explains what sharps are and the laws surrounding their use.

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Who should take this course?

If you work with sharps then it’s vital you work with them safely. That’s where this course will help. It’ll explain what sharps are and your legal duties when working with them. And, by exploring the risks posed by sharps, who’s at risk, and when exposure could happen, you’ll be able to sharpen your practices, to keep you, and others, safe.

By the end of this course you'll be able to

● Define what sharps are

● Identify the risks posed by sharps, who’s vulnerable to sharps exposure, and when exposure could happen

● Define your legal duties when working with sharps

● Recognise best practices for safe handling and disposal of sharps

● Identify the actions to take if a sharps-related incident happens

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Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary demanding on environment or disabilities. This course comes with transcripts so people have text options for an media, subtitles for all videos and is screen reader friendly with alternative text.

We take a number of steps to ensure visuals and navigation is easy for your people. For more information on the steps we take for accessibility check out how we make our courses.

Certified training

This course is an IOSH approved course which gives means you're getting industry best practice content in health and safety.

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