SHARPS AWARENESS
CPD Approved Course
There is a common misconception that sharps injuries are only of concern to medical and care staff. However, it is not uncommon for people in other industries such as waste disposal to come into contact with used sharps.
In this online Sharps Awareness E-Learning 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.
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The Sharps Awareness online course then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps.
The Sharps Awareness E-Learning course will look at the responsibilities of employers and how they must use risk assessment to ensure workers safety as much as possible.
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Then, the Sharps Awareness course will take a detailed look at Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus
Target Audience
This online Sharps Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste whilst performing their day to day working activities.
Course Modules
Sharp Safety, the Basics
Needlestick Injuries
The Chain of Infection
Chances of Infection
Equipment
Safe Handling Procedures
Course Duration
55 Minutes
Estimated time which is subject to learner rate of progression.
E-Learning Advantages
Knowledge of the dangers associated with sharps, safe handling techniques and use of appropriate PPE will help you to protect yourself from the dangers.
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The Sharps Awareness E-Learning course is approved by leading industry bodies: IOSH, IIRSM and CPD.
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Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.
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