Sharps Awareness training raises awareness of the dangers associated with needles and sharps and the practical steps that should be taken to reduce the risk that they present.

The course covers the main hazards, applicable legislation, risk assessment, risk reduction measures and key responsibilities of the individual.

The aim of this course is to provide you with an awareness of needles and sharps so you can understand more about your legal responsibilities and how to protect yourself and others.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be aware of:

• Why they need to know about needles and sharps
• What needles and sharps are
• The laws that relate to needles and sharps
• Who is at risk of injury
• The potential health effects of sharps injuries
• The stages of a risk assessment
• What to do in the event of a sharps injury
• How to report sharps injuries
• Safer sharps
• How to dispose of sharps safely

For more details or to discuss how we can best match your needs, get in touch today.

Catherine McGeady, catherine@ghskills.com

Tel: 07850 661971

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