WHAT ARE SHARPS?

IMPORTANT: All types of sharps...

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHARPS

Needles

Broken glass

Razors

Lancets

Scalpel blades

Auto injectors

Broken Pipettes

Syringes

Infusion sets

MUST NEVER be thrown loosely into the bin or toilet.MUST NEVER be recycled.

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Sharps can cause injury through cuts and punctures. They could be contaminated with body fluids, blood, toxins or hazardous chemicals.