Needle Sweeps

ServiceMaster Clean can undertake ‘needle sweeps’ of construction sites or business premises where employees are at risk or in public areas when the health of the general public may be put at risk.

Discarding needles loosely in garbage bins is not only illegal but also a hazard to workers and the public.

The term "Sharp" is often used as an expression for any and all sharp or pointed items, including broken glassware, scalpel and razor blades, lancets, hypodermic syringes with needles, etc., which can cause cuts or puncture injuries.

All needles used in medical care, diagnosis and research, including the manipulation and care of laboratory animals should be considered potentially infectious. Needles and blades pose a risk to those who use them, and needle and blade waste may pose a health risk to those involved in its handling, transportation and disposal.

Another unfortunate use of syringes today is by drug users who will inject class A drugs using clean or infected needles in private and public surroundings.

Storage and Disposal of ‘Sharps’

• All needle and blade waste must be carefully collected in an approved needle and blade waste container.
• The containers must not be filled beyond capacity to prevent injuries due to overfilling. Needles and blades must never be forcibly pushed into a container.
• All liquids containing hazardous chemical or radioactive materials must be drained from disposable syringes and collected for appropriate disposal.

If your workplace or home has been affected by the unwanted disposal of ‘sharps’ please call ServiceMaster Clean now for a fast immediate response on 0800 018 5550. Our service is 24 hours a day, seven days a week.