Sharps Safety Training for Healthcare Staff
Course Overview
Needlestick and sharps injuries remain a serious occupational hazard in healthcare, exposing workers to bloodborne pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. This sharps safety course covers safe handling, use, and disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp instruments in clinical settings.
Duration: 19 minutes | Frequency: As needed / upon job change or new sharps device introduction
Who Should Take This Course
Healthcare staff who handle sharp instruments — including nurses, physicians, phlebotomists, medical assistants, surgical technicians, laboratory workers, and environmental services staff responsible for sharps container handling.
What You’ll Learn
- Types of sharps and associated injury risks
- Safe handling techniques to prevent needlestick injuries
- Proper use of safety-engineered sharps devices
- One-handed needle recapping technique (when required)
- Proper filling, labeling, and disposal of sharps containers
- Avoiding overfilling sharps containers
- Post-exposure procedures after a sharps injury
- Reporting requirements under OSHA and your facility policy
Compliance Requirement
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act require employers to train staff on sharps safety. This course supports your exposure control plan training requirements.
How to Get Started
Getting your team trained is simple. Contact MedWaste Solution and we’ll set up access to our online training platform powered by Compliance Publishing. Courses are available 24/7 from any device — staff can complete training on their own schedule. A completion certificate is issued automatically upon finishing the course.
Available nationwide — not limited to our physical service territory.
Call 309-276-0409 or complete the form below for a free quote.