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Sharps & Infectious Waste

Safe Handling Techniques.

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Safe handling of sharps and infectious waste for non-medical industries.

Important safe handling procedures for workers such as cleaners, waste collectors, council workers, pharmacy assistants and waste transfer and recycling facilities.
Key Learnings:
• Types of infectious waste
• Waste streams and the need for segregation
• How infection happens
• Hazards associated with infectious waste
• Ways to control the hazards
• Hygiene methods to avoid infection
• Safe handling methods for sharps
• First Aid and treatment for needlestick injury
• Compliant Containers & Bags
• Secure and Hygienic Storage
• Transport Vehicles and Methods
• Safe Disposal
• Spills & Emergency clean-ups
• Risk management approach to control of infectious waste hazards


Course Features

  • Certification for workers who handle found sharps
  • Handling sharps and infection control
  • Includes Quick Guide for safe handling and first aid for needle stick injuries.
  • 1.5 Hours to Complete
  • Login/Out Anytime
  • Access PC, Tablet, Mobile
  • Certificate of Completion Valid 3 Years

Course Content

6 learning sections • 12 quiz questions • Certificate Download

What is infectious waste, and why is it important? • Waste streams and segregation of waste types

Infectious waste hazards.
Risk controls.
Hygiene methods

Safe handling procedures • First Aid for needle stick injuries • Treatment following needle stick injuries • Reporting of incidents

Containers • Storage • Transport • Disposal • Spills • Emergency Clean-ups

Hazard Identification • Risk Controls • Use of PPE • Incident reporting • Review Outcomes

Test your knowledge on Sharps and Infectious Waste • Download your Certificate

Very educational, easy to understand and didn’t rush you through it. I would be happy to recommend it to anyone.
Warren S.
Safety Consultant

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