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Sharps Awareness ​

​Sharps Awareness

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  ​ Course Description 
There is a common misconception that sharps injuries are only of concern to medical and care staff. However it is not uncommon for people in other industries such as waste disposal to come into contact with used sharps.

In this course we'll start by looking at some statistics relating to discarded needles, then define 'sharps' and look at the different types that can be found in 'sharps litter', ranging from needles, syringes and scalpel blades to broken glass, knives, scissors and nails.

It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps. It'll look at the responsibilities of employers and how they must use risk assessment to ensure workers safety, as much as possible.

Then, the course will take a detailed look at Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus.

There'll be a section on the Chain of Infection, helping you to understand how an infection gets passed on, and what steps can be taken to break the chain and stop the process.

It'll look at the probability of picking up an infection from a needlestick injury, and the factors that can affect this.

It's important to always handle discarded sharps safely so the course will take you through the equipment you need, including litter pickers, forceps, disinfectant sprays and gloves, along with the correct techniques you should employ to avoid injury. This subject will be further expanded on by detailing the correct sharps handling procedures, including how to dispose of discarded sharps safely, how to remove disposable gloves to minimise cross-contamination, and correct hand washing procedures.

Finally, it'll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you're unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.

 Target Audience  
This course is aimed at anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste whilst performing their day to day working activities. This ranges from people working in healthcare to those in waste disposal with a wide range of other

Advantages
 Knowledge of the dangers associated with sharps, safe handling techniques and use of appropriate PPE will help you to protect yourself from the dangers. 

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
There are a lot of courses in our health and safety and health and social care suites that would make great follow ups to this course and if you are in the adult social care sector then they would all
provide valuable additions to your knowledge. Specific topics that compliment this directly are Diabetes Awareness and Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers.

Course Contents 
  • Sharp Safety, the Basics
  • Needlestick Injuries
  • The Chain of Infection
  • Chances of Infection
  • Equipment
  • Safe Handling Procedures 

Duration: 55 minutes
CPD Approved 

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Regent House Business Centre
291 Kirkdale
Sydenham 
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SE26 4QD

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​Email: info@tdtrainingcentre.co.uk 
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  • HOME
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  • Courses We Offer
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    • E-LEARNING
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    • CONSTRUCTION (HEALTH AND SAFETY) >
      • Accident Investigation Interactive
      • Abrasive Wheels
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      • Basic Fire Safety Awareness
      • Basic Legionella Management
      • Behavioural Safety
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      • Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher
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      • Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers
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      • Return to Work COVID-19 Guide
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      • Slips, Trips & Falls
      • Working at Height
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      • Working Safely
      • Workplace Health and Safety
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      • Allergen Awareness
      • Autism Awareness
      • Basic Fire Safety Awareness
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      • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
      • Dementia Awareness
      • Diabetes Awareness
      • Dignity and Privacy
      • Drug and Alcohol Awareness
      • Duty of Care
      • Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher
      • Fire Extinguisher
      • Fire Marshal
      • Fire Marshal for Care Homes
      • End of Life Care
      • Epilepsy Awareness
      • Handling Information in a Care Setting
      • Health and Safety Induction Interactive
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      • Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage
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      • Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers
      • Introduction to Risk Assessment
      • Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
      • Learning Disability Awareness
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      • Nutrition and Hydration
      • Paediatric First Aid
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      • Principles of Communication
      • Prevent Duty
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      • Understanding your Role in Care
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      • Lockdown Procedure in Schools
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      • Positive Handling in Schools
      • Principles of Communication
      • Return to Work COVID-19 Guide
      • Risk Assessment in Education
      • Safeguarding Children
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      • The Principles of Performance Management
      • Time Management
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    • FOOD SAFETY >
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      • Alcohol Personal Licence Holder
      • Allergen Awareness
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      • Food Hygiene Level 2 Interactive (Polish)
      • Higiena żywności (Polish Food Hygiene)
      • Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Level 2
      • Higiene Alimentar (Food Hygiene Portugese)
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