Workplace Safety Essentials
Sharps Awareness
Essential sharps safety training covering risks, infections and safe handling procedures for anyone who may encounter discarded needles, blades or other sharps waste at work
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- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
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Course Details
- Course Time: 55 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people who may encounter discarded sharps
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training is relevant to anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste during their day to day work, including:
- Healthcare and care sector staff who handle or dispose of medical sharps
- Waste disposal and refuse collection workers who may encounter discarded sharps litter
- Anyone working in environments where needles, blades or other sharps waste could be present
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Sharps litter in the UK — Prevalence and the different types of discarded sharps
- Risks from sharps — Primary and secondary risks including common blood borne viruses
- Responsibilities and protection — Employer responsibilities, equipment and PPE effectiveness
- Reporting and injury procedure — Reporting discarded sharps and actions after an injury
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course only relevant to healthcare workers?
No. While healthcare and care staff are a key audience, the course is also aimed at waste disposal workers and anyone else who may encounter discarded sharps during their working activities.
What infections does the course cover in relation to sharps injuries?
The course takes a detailed look at Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus, along with the chain of infection and the factors affecting the chances of infection from a needlestick injury.
How long does the course take?
55 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
