The Sterosafe sharps disposal kit provides safe handling and disposal of needles, syringes, and contaminated blades. Includes a puncture-resistant sharps bin, protective gloves, and handling equipment for collecting discarded sharps without direct skin contact. Suited to healthcare settings, public facilities, and workplaces where sharps contamination is a foreseeable hazard.
Compliance Summary: Sharps disposal must comply with the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 and the Controlled Waste Regulations. All sharps waste must be collected by a licensed clinical waste carrier.
Where should a sharps disposal kit be positioned?
Position in locations where discarded sharps are most likely to be found - public toilets, healthcare treatment rooms, first aid rooms, and facilities used by people who may inject medication. The kit should be accessible to trained cleaning and facilities staff.
Can I dispose of sharps in a general waste bin?
No. Sharps must never be placed in general waste bins. All sharps waste must be placed in a dedicated puncture-resistant sharps bin and collected by a licensed clinical waste carrier. This is a legal requirement under the Controlled Waste Regulations.