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Safer Sharps Cabinet
Providing safe sharps disposal is important to help safeguard your staff and the public. Our heavy duty steel safer sharps cabinet is designed to be used alongside a sharps bin, providing additional security for the safe disposal and storage of used sharps and drug related items before onward disposal. Being secure and lockable, the safer sharps cabinet is perfect for use in public environments.
Safer Sharps Cabinet Features
Lockable stainless steel safer sharps cabinet to provided enhanced prevention against sharps injuries.
Wall mountable, supplied with wall fixings
Heavy duty, welded stainless steel
Secure locking system
Internal storage for sharps container and associated lid
For use indoors
Manufactured in the UK
Why use a safer sharps cabinet?
Disposing of sharps waste properly is of crucial for several reasons:
1. Preventing Unauthorised Access
A lockable stainless steel sharps cabinet helps prevent unauthorised individuals from accessing used needles and syringes. This can be crucial for medical and community environments such as rehabilitation clinics, laboratories, police stations or public toilets. Where only authorised personnel should have access to sharps bin.
2. Reducing the Risk of Accidents
By incorporating a secure locking mechanism, the cabinet minimises the risk of accidental needlesticks or injuries. Locking cabinets ensure that only trained and authorised individuals can access and handle the internal sharps bin, reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
3. Protecting Against Theft or Tampering
In certain environments, sharps may have monetary or desirability value, making them susceptible to theft. A lockable, heavy duty stainless steel cabinet provides a deterrent against theft and tampering, safeguarding the improper use of sharps.
4. Securing Sensitive Environments
In environments dealing with biohazardous materials, a lockable sharps cabinet adds an extra layer of security. This is particularly important in settings like research laboratories, where controlled access is essential to maintain the integrity of experiments and protect against potential contamination.