2. Needlestick injury
• Needlestick and sharp injuries are
accidental penetrating wounds caused by
sharp instruments in a medical settings
• Syringes, Scalpels, IV devices, Capillary
tubes, Glass containers, Pipettes.
• The main issue is contamination from blood
or other potentially infectious materials.
5. How common are sharps injuries?
Estimates indicate that 600,000 to 800,000
needle stick injuries occur each year.
52% of all HCW report a needlestick injury,
24% had one in the last year
But, estimates are that only 10% of all
needlestick injuries are reported
6. Despite our best efforts, some occupational exposures are
unavoidable.
ALWAYS REPORT sharps injuries to receive
appropriate follow-up care.
Investigation is done to find fact not to find faults.
Helps eliminate the hazard from machine, method,
material and staff.
Provide advisory services on safety and health hazards
Don’t hesitate to report
7. When does it happens?
Sharps injuries are often associated with these activities:
Recapping needles or other devices
Blood draw
Administering injections
Transferring a body fluid between containers
Dispose of needles: Failing to dispose of used needles or other
devices properly in puncture-resistant sharps containers
Handling trash and dirty linens
9. What infections are caused by sharps
injuries?
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
10. Protection from needle stick injuries
Avoid the use of needles
where safe alternatives are
available.
Use devices with safety
features.
Needleless Connector Systems
Retractable Technology
Self Blunting Technology
13. SPLASH
Accidental splashing of blood or any body fluid or
any chemical or drugs in the eyes or in the skin is
termed as splash.
14. Determine if you need immediate medical attention.
Determine how long to wash your eyes.
wash: Five minutes for mildly irritating chemicals, such as hand
soap or shampoo
Twenty minutes or longer for moderate-to-severe irritants.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
Remove contact lenses.
Report the incident.
18. SPILL MANAGEMENT
Accidental spillage of body fluid or any chemical which may be
regarded as hazardous to human health is called as spill.
Every health care facility must have a system to handle such
accidents.
21. Minor Blood Spill
Put on PPE
Use chemical spill Clean Up Kit and wear double
gloves.
Use absorbent powder and wait 2 minutes for the
body fluid to become gel.
Cover with tissue or absorbent towel and Wipe
material towards the center.
Use Contain and cover the spill, using the
appropriate absorbent materials or granules.
Report the incidents with date, type, amount, cause
of spill and procedures followed.
22. MAJOR SPILL
Put on PPE
If possible and safe to do so, stop the source of the spill
Contain and cover the spill, using the appropriate
absorbent materials or granules.
Report the spill
23. Contents of Spill Kit
Appropriate chemical decontaminants.
Absorbent paper towels.
Autoclavable dust pan.
Sponges and cloths.
Protective clothing including laboratory coat/plastic apron,
gloves and
Face-masks.
Tongs.
Biohazard bags.
Autoclavable bags
Flush kit
24. Remember
Hot water will make blood stick to the surface it is on. Use
cold or warm water should always be used for the first
contact with blood or blood stained articles.
After clean up dry area so that it is not slippery.
Disinfectants must not be mixed with detergents as this
can render them ineffective, use these agents
separately.
Disinfectants can be deactivated by reacting with
organic material such as blood. if there is a lot of infective
material present use a lot of disinfectant.
Always try to contain the spill, don’t spread it,
Wipe material towards the center and take care to
remove any sharp objects with forceps before
If a spill occurs on the floor, count the number of floor tiles as each floor tile is typically 1-square foot.
If any of these requirements are not matched, or if you are untrained, leave the area immediately and report the incident.
If a spill occurs on the floor, count the number of floor tiles as each floor tile is typically 1-square foot.
If any of these requirements are not matched, or if you are untrained, leave the area immediately and report the incident.
