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Sharps Disposal Service
Sharps disposal plays a critical role in workplace and community safety. Properly managing and disposing of sharps, such as needles and syringes, is essential for preventing injuries, infections, and environmental harm. Following best practice and using specialised containers help to prevent sharps injuries and associated health risks within the workplace. Initial Medical provides a comprehensive range of sharps containers, cabinets, and safety mechanisms, as well as our specialist sharps bin collection service.
If you are interested in preventing sharps injuries, learn more about sharps disposal and contact our team for a sharps collection.
Best practice to prevent sharps injuries
The Health & Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 focus on: the safe use and disposal of sharps; the information and training provided; and the procedures and reporting around sharps injuries.
Guidance for legislative compliance in sharps use:
- Eliminate the unnecessary use of sharps by implementing changes in practices and providing safer sharps, incorporating engineered protection mechanisms
- Provide a sharps bin or sharps container as close as possible to those areas where needles, syringes and others sharps are being used or can be found
- Prevent the recapping of needles
- Wear personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Provide information and raise awareness on the risks, good practice, incident records and general support available in your practice
- Train staff on how to follow safe sharps and disposal procedures
Our Sharps Disposal Service
The safe management of sharps waste is vital to eliminate the risk of sharps injuries and ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations. At Initial Medical we provide a range of products to help prevent the risk of needlestick injury and follow legislation and regulations.
Working with you, we can help identify the type of waste and frequency of sharps collection, enabling us to tailor a solution to suit your individual requirements. Learn more about our sharps disposal services below and contact our team today to receive your free onsite survey.
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Benefits of our Sharps Disposal Service
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Safety - Our containers are puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and tamper-evident, reducing the risk of injuries and contamination.
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Convenience - Regularly scheduled sharps collections tailored to your sharps needs, make it easy for you to dispose of sharps safely and comply with regulations.
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Environmental Responsibility - By partnering with sharps disposal services, institutions can demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability. These services ensure that medical waste is managed and disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
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Regulatory Expertise - Experienced sharps disposal providers are well-versed in local and federal regulations, guaranteeing compliance and peace of mind for their clients. They help organizations navigate the complexities of medical waste management.
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Certifications - Look for a service provider with the necessary certifications and licenses to handle medical waste in your area. Compliance with state and federal regulations is essential.
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Container Options - Our sharps bins come in a variety of sizes as well as colour coded so can be tailored to your sharp waste collection needs.