Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN EVENT OF A NEEDLESTICK INJURY

 Encourage the puncture injury to bleed.  Wash well under cold running water with plenty of soap, avoiding heavy scrubbing, dry with paper towel and cover with a dry dressing.  Never suck the wound  Seek urgent medical advice from your GP.  If your GP is not available, immediately go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department at your local hospital.  Take the sharps box containing the hypodermic needle with you.

Inform the team: When a needle is found it must be disposed of through our refuse collection service. Managers must complete an Incident Report Form when a needle is found Managers must always keep an empty sharps box on site for use Disposable latex free gloves and plastic aprons must always be available All team members must be trained in needle safety

2. Cleaning up Body Spillages - refer to task card on Outlet Document Library

Inform team: To deal with incidents involving blood and vomit the following PPE must be available: Disposable plastic apron Disposable latex free, powder free gloves Desguard 20 to treat cleaned areas

Absorbent granules for clearing vomit – included in Bio Hazard kit All team members must be trained in the cleaning up of bodily fluids

Safety Assurance March

2016

H&S

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