Sharps injuries are a significant injury and health hazard for those that work in laboratories, especially in “wet labs” where they are exposed to hazards such as blood
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International Nurses Day: Celebrating Their Dedication to Health and Safety
Everyday, nurses around the world work tirelessly to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. Late nights, early mornings, and unpredictable patients are just some of the burdens they
Sharps Injuries in the Operating Room
Sharps injury risks represent a significant area of concern in operating rooms. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC states that there are 385,000 sharps injuries to
Sharps Injury Rates Rise During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Nurses feeling overworked and stressed with the surge of Covid-19 patients in hospitals and clinics have led to a 50% rise in sharps injuries in 2020. The survey
Ancient Operating Procedures and Surgeries Still Used Today
Throughout mankind’s history, we’ve always tried to fix anything broken – including our bodies. Surgery was first invented during the stone age, when people started cutting holes in
Veterinary Cuts: The Problem of Sharps Injuries in Pet Care
Sharps injuries are a worrying concern for veterinarians. A survey sent to members of the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland in 2006 revealed that 75.3% had at least
Sharps Injuries in Dental Practice and How to Prevent Them
Needles and sharps instruments are essential to dentistry practice which is why sharps injury rates are a huge concern for dentists. A study of Needlestick and Sharps Injury
Reduce Your Risk When Using Testosterone Ampoules
Over the last 2 decades, testosterone prescriptions have increased. In the US alone, testosterone is being prescribed to over 1 million patients as of 2018 (1). This article