Needle Sweeps and Drug Den Clean Ups

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Sharps (e.g. needles, lancets, and syringes) are classified as clinical waste and so must be disposed of in line with the government’s hazardous waste regulations.

What is sharps waste?

Any waste item that has the potential to puncture or pierce the skin is classified as a sharp. This includes:

• Syringes

• Hypodermic needles

• Knives

• Razors

• Scissors

• Scalpels

• Broken glass

These items must be handled with the utmost care and you must arrange safe removal of sharps removal service.

Why are sharps dangerous?

Used sharps present a serious health risk as they can carry highly infectious pathogens like Hepatitis B and HIV. If exposed, these viruses can cause severe and fatal health complications.

Sharps are dangerous as they can easily break the skin and cause life-threatening infections. You must protect yourself, your employees, and your visitors against this serious health risk.

This is why sharps must be collected with the utmost care by a professional sharps disposal company. We have the knowledge and tools to ensure that sharps are removed from your premises safely and in line with government guidelines.

Common Questions

Needle Sweeps and Drug Den Clean Ups FAQ

Find below a list of answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for Needle Sweeps and Drug Den Clean Ups that we get asked regarding our services. If you have a question that isn't mentioned, please contact a member of our team today.

What is Needle Sweeps and Drug Den Clean Ups?

Our sharp removal service includes needle sweeping, a process of finding and removing potentially dangerous sharp objects from your commercial or residential premises.

Sharps pose a significant health risk and are classed as clinical waste, they should be removed and disposed of in a secure, professional and urgent matter. We would advise avoiding touching or picking up objects yourself and contact a trained professional. For immediate sharp removal and disposal, please contact us directly.

What should I do if I am injured by a sharp?

If you, an employee, or someone visiting your facility is injured by a sharp, then we recommend following these steps:

• Wash the wound with water and soap.

• Dry the wound and cover with an appropriate plaster or dressing.

• Seek medical assistance if the wound is serious or if there is a chance that the sharp was contaminated.

Why professional sharps disposal is essential

Used sharps present a serious health risk as they can carry highly infectious pathogens like Hepatitis B and HIV. If exposed, these viruses can cause severe and fatal health complications.

Sharps are dangerous as they can easily break the skin and cause life-threatening infections. You must protect yourself, your employees, and your visitors against this serious health risk.

This is why you must arrange medical sharps disposal services quickly by contacting a professional sharps removal company.

Quick and efficient sharps disposal

We can handle your sharps disposal needs and create a solution that ensures sharps are removed quickly and efficiently.

You can have complete peace of mind knowing that your sharps are removed safely and in line with government guidelines. It is always best to leave the task of sharps removal to the experts!

What are sharps?

Items classed as sharps can include:

• Syringes

• Test tubes

• Phials

• Hypodermic needles

• Scalpels

• Razors and razor blades

• Scalpels

• Knives

• Scissors

• Pipettes

• Blades

• Broken Glass (or intact)

• Other sharps such as sharp instruments or another sharp object.

Unbroken glass and plastics should be treated and handled with the same level of care as needles and blades if contaminated with bio-hazardous materials.

What are the dangers of sharps?

If a sharp penetrates or punctures the skin, it can spread bloodborne pathogens, which are directly responsible for transmitting blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.

What should I do if I have a needle stick injury?

If you have an injury as a result of a needlestick, or injury from a sharp, follow these steps:

• Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water.

• Wash the wound using running water with plenty of soap.

• If the eyes or mouth have been injured, they should be washed with water.

• Don’t scrub the wound whilst you are washing it.

• Don’t suck the wound.

• Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing.

• Seek urgent medical advice, as effective prophylaxis (medicines to help fight infection) are available.