In the UK, around 100,000 needlestick injuries reported every year. Accidental sharps injuries have significant consequences, including leaving you susceptible to contracting various blood-borne viruses, many of which are incurable. Try taking our quiz below to see if you know how to carry out your sharps-related duties safely.
0%
Which of these is NOT a sharp?
Correct!Wrong!
Continue >>
What sharps waste should a purple-lidded, yellow sharps box be used to dispose of?
Correct!Wrong!
Continue >>
Which of the following should you NOT do to a full sharps box?
Correct!Wrong!
Continue >>
When should you report a sharps-related injury or accident?
Correct!Wrong!
Continue >>
Where should an easily accessible sharps bin be placed?
Correct!Wrong!
Continue >>
Needles and Sharps Quiz
Want to learn more about the risks associated with sharps use, as well as what practices should be avoided and the actions that should be taken in the event of an accident? Take a look at our Needles & Sharps Training.
As the Content Production Manager and Construction Specialist for High Speed Training, Katie Martinelli uses her experience in Health & Safety to provide guidance and best practice for people across a range of disciplines.
Katie holds a Masters’ Degree in Chemistry from the University of York, where she completed advanced training in a range of chemical sciences. She holds a Level 5 CIPD Diploma in Learning and Development and is an Associate CIPD member.