Sharps Injury & Prevention

Sharpsmart and NHS Nightingale partner for healthcare waste services
Picture by Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing StreetStreet As an organisation, Sharpsmart knew that our time to step up […]

Trustworthy Facts on COVID-19 Waste Handling
Clear guidelines for managing waste that has been in contact with Coronavirus patients per an Expert Microbiologist.

Don't be basic - go reusable
Let’s be reflective for a moment; 2020 is a new year after all. Dubbing something or someone as “basic” […]

Clinical Waste Considerations for GPs
Top healthcare waste management concerns for Doctors and General Practitioners.
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Sharps Injury Reductions | Journal of Infection Control
American Journal of Infection Control study shows sharps injuries dramatically reduced through use of Sharpsmart safety device.

Karen Daley: Needlestick Injury Survivor & Safety Advocate
Karen Daley, former President of the American Nurses Association, spent time with us to share her experience as she was stuck by a needle.

Know the Do's and Don'ts of Sharps Disposal
Adhere to regulations when disposing of sharps in your healthcare facility, as failure to comply may result in major consequences.

Student Reporting of Needlestick Injuries
A survey of 702 surgical trainees in 17 programs from 2007 reported that 99 percent had a needlestick injury by the end of training. Yet, 51 percent of the injuries were not reported to an employee health service.

Safest Height for Wall-Mounted Sharps Containers
At Sharpsmart, we follow the NIOSH guidelines for the mounting height of our sharps containers with each container mounted 52” from the floor.

Let's Squeak More
Examining the impact sharps injuries has on the lives of healthcare workers.

EXPO-STOP 2015 Survey of Sharps Exposure
EXPO-STOP 2015 : Analysing the results of the largest sharps exposure survey in the United States.

The Sharpsmart Rebrand
Sharpsmart was founded from a deep reservoir of vision, entrepreneurialism, and industry disruption…. How did our brand reflect that?