Skip to main content

Warning notification:Warning

Unfortunately, you are using an outdated browser. Please, upgrade your browser to improve your experience with HSE. The list of supported browsers:

  1. Chrome
  2. Edge
  3. FireFox
  4. Opera
  5. Safari
HSE National Policy

HSE Policy on the Management of Sharps and Prevention of Sharp Injuries


Topic: Sharps injuries
Document Owner: National director of human resources
National Group: National health & safety function (policy team)
Effective From: 01 February 2022
The prevention and management of sharps injuries.
HSE Policy on the Management of Sharps and Prevention of Sharp Injuries PDF, 1.02MB

The purpose of this Policy is to provide Managers with a framework for the effective safe management of sharps and prevention of sharps injuries which builds on existing health and safety legislation to provide:

- A safe working environment

- Safe work equipment and

- Information, instruction and training on safe systems of work.

Back to HSE National Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and Clinical Guidelines