Sharps safety
Resource
Exclusive quality-assured learning resource
Available to RCN members
Applicable for any nurse with a RCN membership
Guidance for preventing and managing sharps injuries in health and social care settings.
Who is this resource for?
Student nurse
Nurse cadet
Nurse associate
Nursing support worker
Newly qualified nurse
Registered midwife
Registered nurse
Resource lead(s)
The resource lead(s) is responsible for
J
Jessica
Turner
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Resource last reviewed 07/07/2025
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PDF created on: 7 Dec 2025.
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Please check: https://rcnlearn.rcn.org.uk for a more up-to-date version of this content.Last reviewed: 07/07/2025
