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12.01.2022 Source: National Health and Medical Research Council. I will post full document to files https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/printpdf/book/export/html/51607 Handling and disposal of sharps... How to avoid sharps injuries Basics - Section B1.3 Case study - Section B1.3.5 How to use needleless devices Basics- Section B1.3.2 How to safely dispose of sharps Basics- Section B1.3.3 What to do if a sharps injury is sustained Basics- Section B1.3.5 B1.3.3 Disposal of single-use sharps Any person who has used a disposable sharp instrument or equipment must be responsible for its safe management and immediate disposal afteruse . After they are used, single-use syringes and needles,scalpel blades and other sharp items should be placed in an appropriate container. These containers should be clearly labelled, puncture and leak proof, and conform to AS4031 or AS/NZ 4261. The containers should be located at the point of use or, if this is not possible, as close as practical to the use area. Reusable sharps requiring transport to a reprocessing area must be placed in a puncture-resistant lidded container. Sharps containers must be appropriately placed so that they are out of reach of children. They should also be placed in a secure position or mounted on the wall to prevent tipping. There are devices available that assist with safe removal and disposal of sharps (eg.scalpel blade removers). Local protocol and procedures need to be developed to outline their appropriate use. T Recommendation 10 Disposal of single-use sharps Grade The person who has used the single-use sharp must be responsible for its immediate safe disposal. Used disposable sharps must bed discarded into an approved sharps container at the point-of-use. These must not be filled above the mark that indicates the bin is three-quarters full. B1.3.4 Safety-engineered devices A broad range of devices has been designed with built-in safety feature

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