May 9, 2013
New regulations to control the risks posed by needles and other 'sharps' in health care are about to come into force. Read More
April 10, 2013
New research has revealed that people who experience needlestick injuries can suffer persistent and substantial psychiatric illness, or depression. Read More
November 22, 2012
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has launched its new Vacutainer Read More
August 13, 2012
The HSE has opened a consultation period on proposed legislation to protect health-care workers from sharps injuries. Read More
March 3, 2011
Inspired by requests from health-care professionals, medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has published a set of management guides designed to bring health-care organisations up to speed with the EU's directive on the prevention of sharps injuries, and help them plan a compliance strategy. Read More
October 8, 2010
A health-care worker contracted the hepatitis C virus following a needlestick injury at a Worcestershire hospital. Read More
November 18, 2008
Construction union UCATT is warning house maintenance workers to keep an eye out for dirty needles while working in empty properties. Read More