Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Dispose of Needles

Knowing how to dispose of needle waste is essential for anyone working within healthcare. Learn more about the safe and compliant disposal of needles.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

The Hidden Cost of Plastic in Healthcare

This guest blog by Richard Hixson exposes the environmental impact of plastic in hospitals & offers solutions for minimising harm through waste management.

Inside Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart Spotlight: Damien Simpson

The story of Sharpsmart’s Junior System Admin, Damien Simpson, followed by a Q&A session with some unique answers.

Standards & Regulations

Introducing Our Smarter Healthcare Webinar

An introduction to Smarter Healthcare: A new chapter in knowledge exchange. A platform for keeping healthcare professionals informed.

Standards & Regulations

What Is Sharps Waste?

A digestible guide on what sharps waste is with examples and the difference between hazardous and non-hazardous sharps waste.

Inside Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart Spotlight: Kate Chambers

The story of Sharpsmart’s Executive Manager, Kate Chambers, followed by a Q&A session with some unique answers.

Standards & Regulations

What is Clinical Waste?

How to define and classify your Clinical Waste, including segregation and safety techniques.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Deal with a Sharps Injury

Needlestick injuries are an occupational hazard for all healthcare workers. Learn more about the right way to deal with a sharps injury.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Common Mistakes with Sharps Waste Disposal

To help ensure the safety of staff and patients, and avoid the consequences of improper sharps disposal, here’s a list of the most common mistakes.

Inside Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart Spotlight: Shaun Vause

The story of Sharpsmart’s Stoke Plant Operations Manager, Shaun Vause, followed by a Q&A session with some unique answers.

Standards & Regulations

8 Types of Bins You’ll Find in a Hospital

If you think you’ve seen every kind of listicle, prepare to be amazed… Getting hospital waste management right is important […]

Sharps Injury & Prevention

What Diseases Can Result From a Sharps Injury?

A breakdown of common diseases associated with needlestick injuries and the importance of proper sharps waste management to reduce infection risks.