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Topics covered in Handling Sharps Training
Topic 1: handling sharps
Different kinds of sharps, how injury occurs, how to respond to sharps injury and sharps disposal.
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Course description
Overview of contents
This e-learning course is suitable for anyone who uses sharps as part of their work or even at home. It includes everything from the basics of handling sharps, what harm can be caused from poor handling, to the specifics, such as: laws and legislation and step-by-step guides on how to respond to sharp injuries, and how to dispose of them.
Law and legislation
This course covers key points from:
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2002
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
This course is available as part of the flick subscription or to license for hosting on your own learning management system. A certificate will be available to download on successful completion (75% pass rate) of this course.
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