Sharps Awareness Training
Equip staff to handle needles and sharp objects safely, spot blood-borne virus risks and respond correctly if an injury happens at work.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
A sharps injury happens when skin is pierced by a needle or other sharp object that has been in contact with blood or body fluid. It can pass on serious infections such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Developed with input from an NHS infection control team, this training explains what counts as a sharp, where the risks are greatest and how to handle these items safely.
It is relevant to healthcare, cleaning, education and any other setting where staff might encounter needles or sharp waste. Learners finish with clear steps to follow immediately after an injury and an understanding of employer duties around sharps safety.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Define what counts as a sharp and a sharps injury at work
- Identify the blood-borne viruses linked to sharps injuries
- Recognise the roles and settings most exposed to sharps risks
- Apply safe handling and disposal procedures for sharp waste
- Respond correctly and promptly if a sharps injury occurs
- Explain employer obligations under UK health and safety law
Designed with these roles in mind
- Healthcare workers, nurses, doctors and dentists
- Cleaners and facilities staff handling waste
- Vets, tattooists and first aiders
- Teachers and school staff
- Anyone who may encounter needles or sharp objects at work
Modules included
6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Sharps and the risks they present
- 02 Blood-borne viruses and associated health risks
- 03 Environments and roles most at risk
- 04 Safe handling procedures and waste disposal
- 05 Responding to a sharps injury
- 06 The law and employer obligations
How competence is checked
Learners complete a short final assessment to check their understanding of safe handling and injury response before the certificate is released.
What learners receive
A personalised, CPD accredited certificate is available to download immediately after the course is completed.
Aligned with
- UK health and safety law
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