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Posted By Paul Lister
Although the hospitals where I work have stringent arrangements for the safe disposal of sharps, occasionally sharps are found in dirty laundry delivered for cleaning. We are reviewing the effectiveness of the existing systems. Of course, the prime objective is to eliminate the possibility of the inappropriate disposal of sharps.
However, does anyone have any experience of protection provided for laundry staff to eliminate the risk of sharps injuries ?
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Posted By Bryn Maidment
Paul
If you really have a problem with sharps you could try the 'chain mail' gloves that are found in a number of safety catalogues. They aren't much help with syringes though. Expensive but washable and re-useable.
Don't forget that kneecapping is a legitimate punishment for staff that leave sharps in pockets of uniforms/coats!!
Regards
Bryn@UHL
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Posted By John Webster
Bryn
I am shocked at your leniency!!
John
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Posted By Martin
The first control that sprung to my mind was,why not use a portable metal detector!, the type you use for detecting metal coins etc, coupled with the PPE,INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND KNEE CAPPING OF PERSONS WHO LEAVE SUCH ITEMS IN GARMENTS,I IMAGINE THAT IT MAY PROVE VERY EFFECTIVE.
PS - IF YOU KNOW OF ANY VACANCIES IN THE NORTHERN REGION,DROP ME A LINE!
Regards
Martin Knox - Jobseeker (although currently employed)
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