LUL - G1330
Management of Disgarded Syringes - Sharps
| Organization: | LUL |
| Publication Date: | 1 October 2012 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 5 |
scope:
This Guidance applies to Stations DLO staff and contractors dealing with syringes and sharps.
Purpose
The purpose of this Guidance is to ensure that Stations DLO provides a safe work environment and recognises that the risk of injury from sharp implements requires specific management and control. For the purpose of this guidance, 'sharps' includes, syringes, needles, scalpels, razor blades, broken glass or any other sharp implement with the potential to cause a penetrating injury if not handled in a safe manner.
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