Used sharps pose a serious risk to human health and must be dealt with correctly. The term 'sharps' covers several different items, and we'll explain this in more detail below. The main issue is that, whatever type of 'sharp' is involved, it is essential that it is disposed of responsibly and legally.
As part of our comprehensive cleaning operation, Clean Team Scotland offers a professional sharps removal service covering all Scottish regions.
In this context, the term describes any object that can pierce human skin, and which may potentially transmit harmful pathogens.
This includes:
This is not an exhaustive list, but it illustrates some good examples of sharp objects that need attention.
All of these items present a potential risk to public health and may carry blood-borne viruses, diseases or bacteria. This includes hepatitis b, hepatitis c, HIV/AIDS and other serious infections.
Whenever or wherever they are discovered, it's extremely important that they are reported immediately to allow a sharps disposal team to deal with them correctly.
While most hospitals and medical centres have their own in-house systems in place to deal with clinical waste, Clean Team Scotland does offer a clinical waste collection service to the healthcare industry when necessary.
This ensures that all contaminated medical waste is collected and disposed of safely and correctly.
In this environment, sharps waste will include needles, razors, lancets, syringes, suture needles, scalpels and broken vials/test tubes.
Medical staff are generally trained to dispose of these items in sharps containers, which are colour-coded to ensure they are dealt with correctly.
However, once the sharp bins are full, they need to be dealt with in a responsible way, depending on the type of waste involved.
To ensure safe disposal with zero risk to those involved, all containers have the following features:
We can provide reusable sharps containers that adhere to the above stipulations, and we'll undertake your sharps waste collection professionally and responsibly.
Clean Team Scotland is ready to step in and handle your clinical sharps waste disposal when you need us.
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The greater part of our sharps disposal services relates to discarded sharps due to recreational behaviour.
This includes dealing with drug paraphernalia left behind in parks, abandoned buildings, crime scenes, music festivals, events venues, public toilets, and train/bus stations.
In addition to the use of illegal drugs, blades, knives or broken glass are common in certain public spaces, all of which can be classed as hazardous waste.
Our expert team is trained in the safe removal and disposal of these items, leaving the area safe for public use.
At Clean Team Scotland, we place a high value on the welfare of our staff, clients and members of the public. That's why we set the bar very high when it comes to health and safety.
All of our cleaning technicians wear essential personal protective equipment throughout the process, and they are expertly trained in the subject of sharps removal and disposal.
As we encounter a variety of scenarios in relation to sharps disposal, we ensure that our expert team is able to meet and overcome each challenge they encounter.
Each case begins with a thorough inspection and assessment of the site. This establishes any hazardous waste present and allows our team to plan how to tackle the problem.
All members will be kitted out with full PPE, including:
All sharps waste is collected and placed in appropriate containers. If necessary, our team will decontaminate and sanitise the area to remove any risk of infection.
The containers are then taken to the nearest authorised hazardous waste disposal centre. In most cases, the waste is incinerated at extremely high temperatures (between 850ºc and 1100ºc) to destroy pathogens.
All stages of the process are recorded and the documents stored at our base. This is in accordance with the COSSH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) stipulated by the UK government.
The records are available on request, for local authorities or for insurance purposes. Please ask for details.
When necessary, a needle sweep is undertaken in an area where drug use is known or suspected. This can be in disused buildings or spaces where homeless people or drug users congregate.
Our team will scour the site for any potentially contaminated needles, syringes or other sharps, eliminating the risk of injury or infection.
These take place for several reasons:
These are specially arranged inspections to remove contaminated sharps in high-risk areas. In most cases, these are requested by the local authorities or property owners.
Local councils often arrange for these to take place in public parks, playgrounds and toilets, to ensure complete safety of the general public.
We receive alerts that our sharps disposal services are required on a one-off basis. This is usually due to a member of the public discovering sharps in unexpected places.
In all cases, we perform an extensive needle sweep to remove sharp waste and reduce further risk to the public.
Whether you need us to handle medical waste collection or a one-off needle sweep, Clean Team Scotland, a trusted cleaning company, guarantees the safe removal of all types of sharps.
With our professional service, you can rest assured that all risks will be eliminated and that the site will be left free from contamination.
We excel in every area of cleaning, from crime scenes to end-of-tenancy clean-ups, and our expertise is second to none. Our team acts ethically and professionally at all times, giving you the peace of mind to know that you are in good hands.
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A sharps removal service specialises in the safe collection and disposal of sharps, including needles, syringes, and other medical waste. It ensures proper handling to prevent harm or contamination.
To safely dispose of sharps, place them in a secure sharps bin that is clearly labelled. Once full, contact a licensed sharps removal service for safe collection and disposal.
A professional sharps removal service ensures that sharps are handled and disposed of safely, reducing the risk of injuries and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Yes, sharps removal services are available for domestic properties, providing safe disposal of needles and other medical sharps found at home.
Sharps removal services can remove needles, syringes, lancets, broken glass, and other sharp objects. They handle a wide range of sharps safely and efficiently.
Sharps removal services use specialised equipment such as puncture-resistant containers and personal protective gear to ensure that staff are protected against needle-stick injuries.
