Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Protect Healthcare Workers From Sharps Injuries
A look at the Royal College of Nursing’s sharps injury prevention guidance to see how the hierarchy of controls can be applied to sharps safety.

What goes into a Pharmaceutical Waste Container?
Knowing what goes into a pharmaceutical waste container and what doesn’t is the starting point for compliant pharmaceutical waste management.

Case Study: Reusable Sharps Containers at UHCW NHS Trust
This case study explores the outcomes of a sustainability assessment of Sharpsmart reusable containers at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

How to Handle Waste Generated from Surgical Procedures
Surgical waste is broadly defined as any type of biological waste that is removed from a patient during surgery.

Sharps Removal: Best Practices
Creating a safe environment for healthcare professionals is essential in preventing sharps related injuries.

Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers
Learn more about reusable containers and how they improve safety in your facility and reduce your environmental impact.

6 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Waste Management and Compliance
With the start of the new year it’s the perfect time to assess your hospital or healthcare facility’s current waste […]

How to Dispose of Dental Waste
Make sure your facility is following the proper guidelines when it comes to dental waste disposal.

A New Normal in Pharma Waste Security
Security-designed pharmaceutical waste containers facilitate safe and secure disposal of non-hazardous pharmaceuticals and expired medications.

A New Normal in Cytotoxic Waste Management
Cytotoxic Waste Containers and Full circle Cytotoxic Drug Management that Reduces Infection Risk.

Strategies to Reverse a Worrying Rise in Needlestick Injuries
There is an increased need for improved safety standards and awareness of the risks associated with BBFE incidences.

A New Normal in Safe Sharps Disposal
The Sharpsmart container facilitates safe hands free sharps disposal and reduces needlestick injuries.