Preventing injuries due to Sharps

Injuries due to sharp objects such as needles, scalpels or syringes can be potentially dangerous. Not only they cause cuts and gashes, there are high chances of infection if the sharps are already used on some other human being. The chief reason being is that, used sharps can be a carrier of blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids, which can lead to contagion of various lethal diseases.

Following are some tips to avoid injuries due to sharps:

• Never pass sharps from one hand to another. Use trays or containers to transport the sharps.

• Do not uncover the sharps until it is time to use it. 

• Keep the disposal bin or container of sharps at close proximity. This lessens the risk of injury or infection by sharps.

• Safe handling of sharps is an individual responsibility. Preferably, this task should not be delegated.

• Keep the sharp ends pointing away from you and other people at all times.

• Keep sharps or containers, containing sharps, out of reach of children.

• If one finds a sharp lying outside the container or bin, it is advisable one pick it up using tongs. Dispose of it immediately.

• Always handle the needle using the safe end or any attached tubing.

• Recapping a sharp object is a risky affair, as you might miss recapping the sharp end successfully and stab your finger instead. Try to avoid doing it.

• Make sure that the container or bin is only filled with sharps just above half of its capacity. This leaves enough room for you to safely remove or place any needles in the container. It also avoids accidental cuts.

• In case of any injury which has occurred due to sharps, keep the medical first aid close at hand (alcohol swabs, gauges, bandages, etc.)

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Tips to prevent Industrial accidents

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to reduce accidents in the workplace is to be proactive with prevention. There are many ways to prevent accidents; all you need to do is be adaptive with the prevention methods.

Every person at work can help prevent accidents. To successfully reduce accidents in the workplace, review the following tips.

1) Always be alert on the job:
Being awake and alert all the time while at work which can prevent accidents from occurring. Report any unusual activities to the concerned authorities at the workplace.

2) Put formal safety policies and procedures in place:
Make sure the company handbook lists out the steps that one must take place, in order to prevent accidents at the workplace. This handbook must include instructions such as how to store dangerous and toxic items, what precautions to take when handling certain equipments and where certain products should be stored to ensure safe storage and retrieval.

3) Wear the required uniform:
Wear appropriate clothing when at work. If your work requires you to wear a helmet, then do so. If it requires you to wear gloves, then wear them too. Never take safety to chance. A person who works in a factory has a greater chance of being involved in an accident while at work.

4) Make sure you ask your supervisor about the possible risks of doing a certain task:
A worker should always check with his supervisor if he is unsure about the task at hand or if he feels that doing that task will expose him to great danger. There are workers who are exposed to dangers, just by doing their regular workloads.

5) Attend regular training for all scenarios that pose a risk for accidents:
Conduct emergency drills to make sure employees know what to do in cases of emergencies, so as to avoid accidents. This training will also help them know, how and when to use certain equipments.

There are a lot of precautionary measures that both employers and employees can take to prevent an accident at work. However, those who follow guidelines for preventing such unforeseen occurrences will most likely be able to prevent future accidents.

Some accidents are unavoidable and can cause great damage, leaving the place all shattered and in a miserable condition. In such cases, you will need a professional clean-up.

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