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What to do following a sharps injury |
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Encourage bleeding by squeezing site of
puncture wound. Do not suck.
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2. |
Wash the wound with soap and water. Do
not scrub. |
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3. |
Wash out splashes in eyes using tap
water or an eye wash bottle, and nose or mouth with plenty of tap water. Do
not swallow the water. |
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4. |
Cover wound with waterproof dressing.
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5. |
Report the incident to a supervisor,
line manager or health and safety adviser and to your Occupational Health
Service. |
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6. |
If the injury is contaminated and
occurs out of office
hours report to A&E. |
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8. |
Phone us the next working
day for further advice. |
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