Updated: 19/11/2024 | Tags Needle collection & disposal, Needle sweep, Hazardous waste removal
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s first choice, as an expert needle removal company
After being called out to perform a hypodermic needle removal service in Gloucestershire. A hire car for a national repair centre needed a professional needle sweep. Disposing of any dangerous sharps in the correct manor. In addition, to meet all legislation.
The whole car was full of rubbish. To which the police reported suspected sharps present. Therefore, extra caution was required, this was clear on arrival.
Firstly, not only does the car interior have to be checked for ‘needle removal’. But a complete visual check under the bonnet. Along with, wheel arches and underneath of the car. You will find them hidden in sorts of places!
Once done correctly, the task of a specialist needle removal service. The vehicle is now safe, confidently assured.
Why a professional sharps disposal service is best, and preventing a needle stick injury!
Specialist clothing has to be worn in cases like this. This helps prevent the chance of possible skin puncturing from an exposed needle.
Contaminating your blood stream with exposed sharps could lead to fatal contamination of viruses. Or even, ill health and possibly a fatality.
All rubbish and waste bags (already located), have to be carefully checked and opened for any loose hypodermic needles or sharps bins. Paperwork with personal information is handed to local authorities. It is all bagged separately. Therefore, meeting the data protection act of 1998.
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A needle sweep on a vehicle is a timely process. Especially to do in a safe manner. In other words, lots of hidden compartments like under car seats, foot wells and the boot area must be scoured!
You are in 99.99% chance of cross-contamination from needle sticks, whilst attempting needle removal yourself
Pickers are used to scour the vehicle and Hexarmer Contractor Gauntlets are worn.
Even though all protective equipment on the market is 99.99% needle proof. There still is, that small chance of the unlikely occurring. Especially, if you are thinking to do this without the correct needle removal training.
Taking our time and thoroughness is vital when performing a needle sweep. Also, with a needle collection or performing a specialist needle removal service. Keeping ourselves safe, and preventing cross contamination is key.
Finally, how we can help you with discarded needles?
- Complete peace of mind with needle removal
- Photographed and logged are all discarded needles
- Free advice with handling needles correctly
- Registered waste carriers for all sharps
- Hexarmor contractors
For FREE expert advice on safe handling of sharps. Get in touch Today!
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