The Sharps for the Construction Industry course helps workers, supervisors, and site managers understand the risks associated with needles, syringes, and other sharp objects that may be encountered on construction sites. Often found during demolition, refurbishment, groundworks, or work in public areas, sharps can pose serious health risks, including cuts, infections, and exposure to blood-borne viruses.
Aligned with HSE guidance, the course covers safe handling, disposal procedures, use of PPE, and what to do in the event of a needlestick injury. By the end, participants will be equipped to manage sharps safely, reduce the risk of injury, and maintain a compliant, hygienic work environment.
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What This Course Covers
The course is broken down in to the following areas:
- Introduction to SHARPS
- Sharps in Construction – Definitions, Health Risks and Legal Duties
- Where Sharps Are Found and How Risks Arise
- Risk Assessment, Planning and Site Controls
- Safe Working Practices and PPE
- Sharps Discovery, Handling and Disposal Procedures
- Incident Response, Reporting and Learning from Events
- Roles, Responsibilities and Site Communication
- UK Construction Case Studies and Scenario-Based Assessment
Course Certification
The course is broken down in to an introduction and modules for easy learning. At the end of each module, you will be given 5 question based on the information given.
You will need to get 4 out of 5 (80%) questions right. You will only be able to move on to the next section once you achieve this pass mark. You can re take the test as many times as you need.
This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines. On successful completion, you can download and print your certificates from your dashboard.
The time it has taken to complete this course is not reflected on the certification.
Course Duration
This course will take approximately 1 hour 30 mins.
Please note, here at ZATZ Ltd we feel it is important to not rush through this course, maybe take notes and learn all the content.
ZATZ Ltd – Terms and Conditions
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZATZ Ltd, including its shareholders, directors, employees, sales representatives, telesales staff, course authors, contractors, third-party content providers, and anyone otherwise associated with the company or its premises, shall not be held liable under any legal theory for any damages—whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from:
- Actions taken by individuals or departments based on course content
- Business interruption or cessation of work
- Loss of data, productivity, contracts, or commercial opportunities
- Technical or computer-related issues
Geographical Relevance
The content of our courses is designed specifically for the Construction Industry within England, Wales, and Scotland. Applicability outside these jurisdictions may vary.
Responsibility of Learners and Employers
ZATZ Ltd cannot be held responsible for any failure by individual workers or departments to act in accordance with the training provided. It is the responsibility of employers and learners to ensure that course content is properly understood and implemented in the workplace.
Course Updates and Accuracy
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that our course content remains current and legally accurate, including regular updates in line with changes to legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
Licensing Notice
This course includes public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
