Program Overview: 

Sharps injuries remain one of the most frequent — and most preventable — hazards in healthcare.  Each incident not only puts clinicians at risk but also threatens patient safety, infection control, and organizational compliance.  This free webinar brings together evidence-based strategies and real-world insights to help healthcare professionals strengthen their sharps management practices.  Participants will learn how to recognize the most common causes of sharps-related injuries, apply proven prevention techniques, and ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal.  The session also highlights the critical role of sterility in preventing infections and explores current trends in sharps-related claims.  Whether you're a frontline caregiver, a safety officer, or a part of a risk management team, this program equips you will practical knowledge to create safer workplaces and better patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe industrial hygiene and explain its role in protecting workers from health hazards in the workplace.
• Identify and categorize common health hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks.
• Describe the hierarchy of controls and apply appropriate methods to eliminate or reduce exposure to occupational hazards.
• Understand the significance of air and noise monitoring, including the use of personal dosimeters and appropriate sampling techniques.
• Recognize regulatory standards and responsibilities, such as those related to asbestos and silica exposure, and how to comply with OSHA guidelines.