About the Sharps Training Online Course

This Sharps Training online course is CPD certified and designed to provide professional training aligned with UK workplace standards. Learners will gain practical knowledge, understand legal responsibilities, and receive instant certification upon successful completion.

Looking for CPD certified Sharps Training training in the UK? This accredited online course allows you to study at your own pace, gain recognised certification, and meet workplace compliance requirements.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for employees, managers, business owners, and individuals who require recognised training in Health & Safety. It is ideal for UK workplaces seeking compliance and professional development.

“Sharps” waste is a form of hazardous waste which includes any objects that are used to puncture the skin. These materials must be handled with care and safety. Annually, there are 16 billion injections administered both in and out of hospitals around the world. However, there are a large number of needles and syringes that are not correctly disposed of and these could cause harm to others. Safe Needle Disposal gives examples of sharps such as; needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors, infusion sets and connection needle/sets. Hence, Sharps is not just exclusive to needles as many think. Anything attached to needles and blades is also considered as Sharps waste and therefore, needs to be disposed of properly. There are dangers associated with Sharps materials as bloodborne diseases and infections can be passed through them. Some of the diseases connected with Sharps materials are Hepatitis B, C and HIV, but are not exclusive to these three. This risk is, logically, higher to those working within the healthcare industry, however, there are risks to people using needles and blades at home and work. The general public can be put at risk too from improper needle disposal from drug use.