Sharp Sticks and Needles Recovery and Disposal

About the Qualification

This half day awareness package will prepare ground care staff, supervisors and other involved with working in areas where there is a risk of exposure to discarded needles, sharps and other bio-hazards. It can be delivered twice in a day to maximise cost effectiveness

Aim

To provide knowledge of the risks posed by blood borne diseases and skills to safely recover and dispose of bio-hazard items

Objectives

Understand the associated legal and safety knowledge
Be aware of the personal risks posed by blood borne viruses and transfer methods
To identify the Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures on a worksite
Select the equipment required for the safe disposal of needles
Demonstrate the correct techniques for handling discarded needles
Follow a procedure for the safe disposal of discarded materials

Candidates need to be 16 years old minimum.

PROVIDING NATIONALLY ACCREDITED TRAINING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LANTRA AWARDS