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Sharps injuries commonly occur in healthcare centers. But safety training is important for everyone. For example, people working in garbage disposal or anyone who works with sharp objects. They also should learn the safe handling of sharp objects.
This sharps awareness course online will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to use and dispose of sharp objects securely and reduce the risk of damage through effective preventive and control measures. However, it outlines the general and legal responsibilities of the concerned employers to conduct regular risk assessments to ensure the overall safety of the employees.
This course includes the essential knowledge to safely identify, handle, and dispose of sharps, reducing the risks of needlestick injuries and promoting a safer environment.
According to research by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), around a 50% increase in needlestick injuries due to the pandemic’s pressures due to lack of training. Sharps awareness online course can reduce this figure by supporting and assisting you in using and handling sharp objects safely without harming yourself and those around you.
After completing this course, you can reduce this figure by supporting and assisting you in using and handling sharp objects safely without harming yourself and those around you.
This online health and safety training provides a concise insight into the various types of “sharps litter” which is available in the UK, including needles, syringes, and scalpel blades, as well as shattered glass, knives, scissors, and nails.
Moreover, it also discusses the primary and secondary hazards associated with sharps, as well as some of the most frequent blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Tetanus. It concludes with ways to dispose of discarded sharps safely and outlines the appropriate procedure to follow if you’re unfortunate enough to get a sharps injury.
Upon successful completion of this sharps awareness training, you will be able to use and discard sharps safely without posing any threat to yourself and those around you.
This sharps awareness online course is aimed at:
This course will provide you with the necessary credentials to work safely and securely around sharp objects, whether you are a medical professional who works with sharp objects on a regular basis, manage medical garbage disposal, or have any other job responsibilities that expose you to the danger of sharp objects.
This sharps awareness training assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.
You should also check out our Display Screen Equipment Awareness Training Course Online to learn different ways of protecting your body when using DSE at work.
After successfully passing the MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
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Essential Safety Knowledge
The Course provided essential knowledge on handling sharp objects safely, making it a crucial addition to my health and safety skills.
Shannon Conway
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Clear and Simple Instructions
The course delivered clear and simple instructions, ensuring I understood the necessary precautions to prevent accidents.
Charlie Harding
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Engaging and Informative
I found the course engaging and informative, with interactive elements that kept me interested throughout.
Mason Atkins
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Expert Guidance
The instructors were experts in the field, offering valuable tips and real-life examples that enhanced my learning experience.
Jayden Smart
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Flexible Online Learning
The online format was convenient, allowing me to complete the course at my own pace without disrupting my work schedule.
Lilly Coles
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Practical Safety Tips
I learned practical tips that I could immediately apply to my workplace, improving overall safety practices.
Tilly Bennett
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Comprehensive Coverage
The course covered all necessary aspects of sharps safety, from identification to proper disposal techniques.
Riley Miah
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Supportive Learning Environment
The supportive online community allowed me to discuss and clarify any doubts with fellow participants.
Elliot Mellor
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Improved Workplace Safety
After completing the course, I noticed a significant improvement in our workplace safety standards.
Tom Palmer
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Accessible for Beginners
Even as a beginner in health and safety, I found the content accessible and easy to understand.
Andrew Lawson
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Interactive Quizzes
The interactive quizzes reinforced my understanding and helped me retain critical safety information.
Libby Giles
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Enhanced Awareness
My awareness of potential hazards has significantly increased, making me more vigilant in my daily tasks.
Katie Walsh
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Real-World Applications
The course provided practical examples of how to handle sharps safely in various environments.
Abbie Hawkins
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Effective Risk Management
I learned effective risk management strategies that have been beneficial to my role in safety management.
Leah Morgan
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Valuable Certification
The certification from this course is a valuable addition to my professional qualifications, boosting my credibility in health and safety.
Charlie Knowles
The Course provided essential knowledge on handling sharp objects safely, making it a crucial addition to my health and safety skills.
The course delivered clear and simple instructions, ensuring I understood the necessary precautions to prevent accidents.
I found the course engaging and informative, with interactive elements that kept me interested throughout.
The instructors were experts in the field, offering valuable tips and real-life examples that enhanced my learning experience.
The online format was convenient, allowing me to complete the course at my own pace without disrupting my work schedule.
I learned practical tips that I could immediately apply to my workplace, improving overall safety practices.
The course covered all necessary aspects of sharps safety, from identification to proper disposal techniques.
The supportive online community allowed me to discuss and clarify any doubts with fellow participants.
After completing the course, I noticed a significant improvement in our workplace safety standards.
Even as a beginner in health and safety, I found the content accessible and easy to understand.
The interactive quizzes reinforced my understanding and helped me retain critical safety information.
My awareness of potential hazards has significantly increased, making me more vigilant in my daily tasks.
The course provided practical examples of how to handle sharps safely in various environments.
I learned effective risk management strategies that have been beneficial to my role in safety management.
The certification from this course is a valuable addition to my professional qualifications, boosting my credibility in health and safety.
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The sharps in healthcare knives, needles, blades, scissors and other sharp medical instruments. It is highly important to handle these sharp instruments carefully.
The safety steps to manage sharps are keeping them aside after use, storing into the container, check everytime if the sharp instruments are secured or not.
