Sharps Training
Sharps injuries are more common than many people realise, with around 100,000 cases reported each year in the UK alone. While often minor, these injuries can carry a significant risk of infection—especially from blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV.
This online Sharps Training course equips employees with essential knowledge to identify, handle, and dispose of sharps safely. From understanding the dangers of incorrect disposal to learning proper post-incident procedures, this training helps reduce workplace risk and supports a culture of awareness and compliance.
£19.80
30
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand what constitutes a ‘sharp’ and the risks associated with unsafe handling.
Know the legal duties of employers and employees regarding sharps safety.
Be familiar with best practice guidelines for safe sharps usage in the workplace.
Learn correct techniques for the handling and disposal of sharps.
Know the proper steps to take in the event of a sharps-related incident.
Sharps pose a unique set of workplace hazards that go beyond physical injury. Exposure to contaminated sharps can result in life-changing illness—making awareness and safety training essential for anyone working in environments where sharps are present.
This course delivers practical, compliant knowledge to support safer working practices. With real-world examples and clear, accessible instruction, it ensures your staff are equipped to protect themselves and others.
Certification is provided instantly upon successful course completion, giving organisations the tools they need to demonstrate compliance.Whether you’re in healthcare, sanitation, or even beauty and tattooing services, sharps present a serious risk. This training helps prevent workplace injury and infection, promote legal compliance and safety culture, reduce costly incidents and associated downtime, and build employee confidence when working with sharps.
Employees who regularly use or dispose of needles, scalpels, or similar instruments.
Staff working in healthcare, care, cleaning, tattooing, beauty therapy, or waste disposal roles.
Teams responsible for managing clinical waste or maintaining hygiene in high-risk areas.
Employers looking to comply with HSE regulations and reduce sharps-related risks.
Section 1: What Are Sharps?
An introduction to what counts as a sharp, who’s most at risk, and the dangers involved in improper use or disposal.
Section 2: The Law and Sharps
Covers the key legal responsibilities under UK health and safety law, including the safe use and management of sharps in professional settings.
Section 3: The Safe Use of Sharps
Learn how to reduce the likelihood of injury through safer handling practices, training, and awareness in your day-to-day tasks.
Section 4: Disposing of Sharps Safely
This section focuses on correct disposal techniques, sharps bins, and organisational procedures that help minimise risk and contamination.
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