This lesson introduces the safety procedures that laboratory workers who use sharps must follow in order to prevent cut and puncture injuries, and any hazardous exposures that might result from those injuries. The lesson addresses how to use and dispose of sharps safely as well as what to do in response to a sharps-related injury.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of:

• How to list the types of sharp objects that are present in a laboratory environment and the risks they present.
• Describing some general and device-specific precautions you should take to protect yourself from a cut or puncture injury.
• Explaining the proper way to dispose of different types of sharps waste.
• Listing the actions you should take if you are cut or punctured by a sharp object.

• Sharps Basics
• Using Sharps Safely
• Disposing of Sharps Properly
• Injury Response and Reporting

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.