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Glass and Needle Safety: Avoid Hazards with Proper Disposal

Near-miss incidents involving glass and needles in general waste bins have been reported recently. To prevent accidents, use recycling bins for glass items and sharps bins for needles. Broken glass should be handled carefully to avoid injuries. Proper waste disposal helps protect cleaners and prevent damage to equipment. For more information, contact your local SHE Group and visit the SHE Website. Stay safe and dispose of glass and needles responsibly.

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Glass and Needle Safety: Avoid Hazards with Proper Disposal

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  1. Are you as SHARP as a knife ... look out for SHARPS! 1. What • Several near miss incidents have been reported to SHE Group whereby glass bottles, jars, glass process slides and needles have been found in general waste bins. • Some glass is already broken into small shards. 3. Learning • Anyone who has glass jars, bottles etc should use the correct glass recycling bins provided at STFC sites. • Used, damaged, or broken glass and needles should be placed in a sharps bin. • For broken glass contact your localSite Cleaning Services • See the SHE Website for the correct waste disposal routes & contacts. 2. Why • Putting any form of glass or needle into general waste creates hazards from cuts to contamination - for cleaners in particular when collecting waste bags. • When rubbish is compacted, it can also damage on-site rubbish compactors and balers. Further detail can be obtained from your local SHE Group Issued Jan 12

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