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Sharps Injury & Prevention

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.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Sharpsmart Recognised for Sustainability Credentials

Sharpsmart recognised for sustainability credentials at NHS Excellence in Supply Awards.

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Inside Sharpsmart

Customer Success at the 2021 Green Apple Environment Awards

NHS Trusts celebrate the success of their sustainability initiatives with the help of Sharpsmarts’ reusable sharps container system.

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Inside Sharpsmart

A New Normal in Safe Sharps Disposal

The Sharpsmart container facilitates safe hands free sharps disposal and reduces needlestick injuries.

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Inside Sharpsmart

Creating A New Normal in Porter Safety

Learn the occupational risks to Porters and Facility Team workers and how Sharpsmart is reducing these with smarter healthcare waste management.

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Inside Sharpsmart

A New Normal in Safe Clinical Waste Handling

Sharpsmart unpacks the “modern” way of managing clinical waste in UK healthcare facilities – led by infection control

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Inside Sharpsmart

A New Normal in Healthcare Waste

A New Normal is needed in the approach to healthcare waste management and its impact on infection.

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

Clinical Waste Considerations for Care Homes

Learn more about how care homes are responsible for considering the safe management of healthcare waste.

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Guidelines

Proper disposal of medicines is not only important for compliance but in consideration of public safety and the environment. Pharmacies need to follow strict guidelines when disposing of any waste. Read more…

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Standards & Regulations

Clinical Waste Considerations for Laboratories

Do you work in a laboratory? Learn the need-to-know guidelines for clinical waste management in your work space.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Effects of Clinical Waste on People and the Environment

Learn how you can help to reduce the effects of clinical waste on the environment.

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

COVID-19 Vaccine Waste Disposal Guidelines

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccine disposal guidelines in the UK.