Sharps and Blood Bourne Viruses

Course Code: HSSBBV1118V1-0.5

Duration: Half day

Target Audience: All staff

Min/Max Delegates: 6 / 12

Sector: Health and Safety

Course Aims: To provide essential safety information for staff at risk from sharps and blood bourne viruses

Course Objectives:  By the end of this course delegates will:  

• Be aware of blood bourne viruses and how you could be infected.
• Identify the hazards associated with sharps and needlesticks.
• Identify situations where you may be exposed to sharps and needle sticks and know safe precautions to take.
• Explore company policy and legal outlines on the management of sharps.
• Understand what to do if you suffer a puncture injury.
• Understand how to store and dispose of sharps and needlesticks.

Format: Classroom learning

Assessment: Tutor qualitive assessment