Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are one of the most common injuries for healthcare workers. Clare Tregoning discusses what measures can be taken to protect staff from harm, and what actions should be ...

A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically caused by a needlepoint, resulting in exposure to potentially harmful body fluids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

All members of the clinical dental team face a daily risk of a personal sharp injury. A wide range of sharp instruments are used, some of which are specifically designed to easily pierce the skin and ...

A recent study examined the self-reported and observed compliance of healthcare workers with two sharps injury prevention practices: the double-gloving technique and the hands-free technique.

BUCHAREST, Romania & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, and Sharp Electronics, one of the world’s leading technology manufacturers, have announced a new ...

The University of Virginia, International Health Care Worker Safety Center, provides a free, downloadable checklist intended to help facilities comply with the sharps ...

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a part of the CDC, offers a free, downloadable and adaptable poster which outlines steps staff members should take in the event of a sharps ...

For the past 10 years, Dr. Julie Lindahl has made it her mission to stand up for those who have been sexually harassed or assaulted in the workplace. But she needs the help of others -- of employees ...

You likely know the amazing ways that walking can transform the body, physically, but what about mentally? When it comes to walking’s effect on mental health, research finds evidence towards improved ...