Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
Guidance for employers and employees
- Date of publication:
- 2013
- ISBN:
- N/A
- Series code:
- HSIS7
This information sheet is for healthcare employers and employees. It will help you understand your legal obligations under the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 (the 'Sharps Regulations').
It explains under what circumstances the Regulations apply, and provides practical advice on:
- the safe use and disposal of sharps
- training requirements
- procedures for responding to a sharps injury