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The True Cost of a Needlestick Injury
Needlestick injuries in the UK are rising at an exponential rates, there is both a human cost and a resource cost associated with the increase in sharps injuries
Meet the Reusable Sharps Container That Set the UK ISO Standard
A Healthcare Overview of the New Procurement Act
Managing Liquid Waste Disposal in Healthcare – A Compliant Approach
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The True Cost of a Needlestick Injury
Needlestick injuries in the UK are rising at an exponential rates, there is both a human cost and a resource cost associated with the increase in sharps injuries
Meet the Reusable Sharps Container That Set the UK ISO Standard
A Healthcare Overview of the New Procurement Act
Research
Safety Engineered Devices : Use and Activation in Six Western US Hospitals
A study into the activation rate and use of Safety Engineered Devices (SED) in 6 hospitals in US west.
Exposure Injury Reduction Strategies: Results that Protect Lives
Sharpsmart: Impact on Life-Cycle Carbon Footprint
Tonnes of Plastic Reduced with Reusable Sharps Containers
Resources
What to Do if You Suffer a Needlestick Injury Poster
A free poster to help you know what to do if you suffer a needlestick injury.
Waste Segregation Matrix Poster
This educative colour-coded waste matrix outlines correct containers and contents for disposal of all streams of healthcare waste.
Wall Mounting Solutions Brochure
Sharpsmart’s wall mounted accessories provide space-optimising bulk storage for clean and full sharps containers.
Verify Waste Identification Flyer
The Verify online waste categorisation platform delivers instant waste identification for point-of-use segregation
Videos
How Can You Prevent Needlestick Injuries within the Clinical Setting?
In this video, expert healthcare waste consultant Mary Kenyon offers practical advice for preventing needlestick injuries within the clinical environment.
What Category Is Mpox Waste within the Healthcare Setting?
Sharpsmart Installation Process
Case Studies
NSIs Reduced by Over 85% After Switching Sharps Containers
Discover how Whiston Hospital reduced NSIs by over 85% after switching to reusable sharps containers.
A Total Waste Solution to a Series of Healthcare Challenges
Service Disruption Avoided with Rapid Response to Compliance Issues
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Explore our latest blog posts and industry news articlesBlog
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Explore Daniels’ peer reviewed studies and research papersResearch
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Explore educational tools and waste management resourcesResources
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Explore our video hub for instructional videos and moreVideos
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Explore our proven results working with US healthcareCase Studies