Sharps

Medical sharps, like needles and scalpels, can look pretty scary. They’re often used in horror movies. Whether it’s a terrifying pit of spikes, or a main character with huge pins sticking out of his head, the sharps in movies look supremely dangerous and add to the horror factor. Eek! But it’s okay because it’s just a movie… right?

Sharps 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 end up part of your own horror movie.

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 the laws surrounding their use. 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.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the largest membership organisation for safety and health professionals. They act as a champion, adviser, advocate and trainer for health and safety in organisations of all shapes and sizes, in over 130 countries. Their focus is to support the creation of workplaces that are safer, healthier and more sustainable. This course has met their stringent criteria and has been approved as part of their bitesize learning approval programme.