HSE National Policy
HSE Policy on the Management of Sharps and Prevention of Sharp Injuries
Topic:
Sharps injuries
Document Owner:
Chief people officer
National Group:
National health & safety function (policy team)
Effective From: 01 February 2022
The prevention and management of sharps injuries.
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.