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Sharps Awareness & the Safe Disposal of Excreta

 

A The promotion of employee awareness surrounding the subject of ‘sharps’ should not be underestimated; the effects of a needlestick injury can be long lasting and devastating to the individual.
The correct methods of handling and disposing of human excreta is also not without its own hazards.
The identification of the significant hazards and practical control measures to be adopted is a fundamental part of this type of training.

Who is this Course For?

Personnel who may encounter ‘sharps’ or ‘human excreta’ in connection with their normal work activities..

Aims:

To promote an awareness of the hazards associated with these activities and the simple steps to be taken when encountering such items.

introduction – sharps injuries introduction – sharps injuries
transmission of bloodborne diseases transmission of bloodborne diseases
prevention of ‘sharps injuries’ prevention of ‘sharps injuries’
advice on dealing with needles advice on dealing with needles
action to take when receiving a needle-stick injury action to take when receiving a needle-stick injury
clients policies and procedures clients policies and procedures
hazards associated with Human Excreta hazards associated with Human Excreta
safe handling and disposal methods safe handling and disposal methods
course Review course review


Course Duration

2.5 hours

Venue:

Please telephone for venues and dates

No. of Attendees:

Maximum of 12