Laboratory workers and clinicians must remain vigilant in regard to needlesticks, sharps safety, and bloodborne infection prevention. Editor's note: This article was originally published by the HCPro ...

The use of sharps should be avoided where possible. However, when their use is essential, particular care is required in handling and disposal and, if possible, safer devices should be used. The use ...

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) communications are now available and highlight key safety topics including safe sharps handling, proper chemical waste labeling and staying alert ...

A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically caused by a needlepoint, resulting in exposure to potentially harmful body fluids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

The following article is written by Matt Smith, marketing analyst for Healthmark Industries Co. Surgical instruments can be potentially dangerous to handle, transport and clean. These items are ...

Healthcare organizations are finding that increased patient volumes combined with employee exhaustion and supply chain disruptions can erode safety culture and contribute to issues with routine ...

To promote safe work practices, healthcare personnel need to have an awareness of the risk of injury throughout the time a sharp is exposed and use a combination of strategies to protect themselves ...

(Family Features) Going back to school means new classes, new supplies, new friends and sometimes even new schools — all of which can be overwhelming. The annual back-to-school routine takes on an ...