This month, we’re shining a spotlight on our Sharps and Needlestick Awareness course – an essential training programme for anyone working in an environment where exposure to sharps is a risk.
This KNW Training course provides learners with the knowledge they need to understand the dangers posed by needlestick injuries, how to safely handle and dispose of sharps, and what to do in the event of an incident.
Protecting yourself and others starts with awareness. With clear, up-to-date guidance and practical advice, this course helps ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting a culture of safety in the workplace.
Make staff safety your priority this month – Book Now or speak to us about other training options.
In Summary:
The course is ideal for many sectors and job roles, such as:
- Ground maintenance
- Clean and clear teams
- Housing officers
- Tradesmen such as kitchen fitters and gas engineers
Course content
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Implications
- Chain of infection
- Safe handling
- Risk assessment
- Reporting
- Practical Assessment
- Theory Assessment
Learning outcomes
- Identify the risk assessment and emergency procedures on a worksite
- Explain the dangers posed by discarded drug-related waste to all who may come into contact and the seriousness and scale of the problem
- Select the correct PPE and equipment required for the safe disposal of needles
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for handling and disposing of discarded needles
- Identify items that may carry viral contamination and those which do not
- Explain the consequences of a needlestick injury and self-contamination
- Demonstrate good hygiene and cleansing procedures to avoid self-contamination
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of how to manage a needlestick injury
