Sharps are needles, blades (such as scalpels) and other medical instruments that are necessary for carrying out healthcare work and could cause an injury by cutting or pricking the skin.
How to use sharps safety devices
This series of short videos have been prepared for NHSGGC staff to raise awareness of sharp safety, sharp devices and how some of these devices should be used safely. These video clips, in conjunction with the e-learning modules on NHS LearnPro, form a learning and awareness package suitable for all staff who will use a sharps device, or be at risk of a sharps injury.
How to use sharps safety devices
1: Introduction
Duration – 4.5 minutes
2: Peripheral Vascular Cannula
Duration – 4.0 minutes
3: Hypodermic needles
4: Venepuncture kits
5: Safety insulin syringe
Additional Information
Safe Use of Sharps in Healthcare Selection and Ordering Protocol