Course Aims

To make delegates aware of needle stick hazards in the workplace; their effects and how to avoid them.To explain how compliance with the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 can be achieved.

Course Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Legislation Framework
  • Legislation Employers Responsibilities
  • Legislation Employees Responsibilities
  • Environment
  • Sharps safety
  • Common Locations
  • The Law & Risk Assessment
  • Prevention & Sharps Policy
  • Training Needs
  • The Threat
  • First Aid & Post Exposure
  • Vaccinations
  • Reporting Incidents

Suitable For

For all employees working in parks, gardens, public spaces, empty property and other areas where needles may be found in the course of their work.

Course Length

2 hours (Half Day)

Certification

All delegates will be awarded a Cator Hawkins Ltd certificate of attendance following completion of the course.