Sharps Safety
Learning objectives
- List the types of sharp objects that are present in a laboratory environment and the risks they present.
- Describe some general and device-specific precautions you should take to protect yourself from a cut or puncture injury.
- Explain how to properly dispose of different types of sharps waste.
- List the actions you should take if you are cut or punctured by a sharp object.
Course overview
In this lesson, you will learn the safety procedures to follow when working with sharps to prevent cuts, punctures, and hazardous exposures. You will explore how to use and dispose of sharps safely and understand the steps to take if a sharps-related injury occurs.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3905
English, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch, Spanish (Spain)
Course Outline
- Sharps Basics
- Using Sharps Safely
- Disposing of Sharps Properly
- Injury Response and Reporting