In this section of learning about safe sharps handling we will go over the steps that should be taken in the event of a sharps injury or NSI (needle stick injury).
RCN – Sharps Safety / HSE – Sharps Injuries / HSE – Eye of the needle report / Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 / Health Services Information Sheet 7 / Health and Safety at work Act / COSHH / Management of Health and Safety / RIDDOR