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WHAT ARE SHARPS? IMPORTANT: All types of sharps... DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHARPS Needles Broken glass Razors Lancets Scalpel blades Auto injectors Broken Pipettes Syringes Infusion sets MUST NEVER be thrown loosely into the bin or toilet. MUST NEVER be recycled. www.freshandclean.net.au Sharps can cause injury through cuts and punctures. They could be contaminated with body fluids, blood, toxins or hazardous chemicals.
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WHAT ARE SHARPS?...WHAT ARE SHARPS? IMPORTANT: All types of sharps... DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHARPS Needles Broken glass Razors Lancets Scalpel blades Auto injectors Broken Pipettes Syringes

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Page 1: WHAT ARE SHARPS?...WHAT ARE SHARPS? IMPORTANT: All types of sharps... DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHARPS Needles Broken glass Razors Lancets Scalpel blades Auto injectors Broken Pipettes Syringes

WHAT ARE SHARPS?

IMPORTANT: All types of sharps...

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHARPS

Needles

Broken glass

Razors

Lancets

Scalpel blades

Auto injectors

Broken Pipettes

Syringes

Infusion sets

MUST NEVER be thrown loosely into the bin or toilet.MUST NEVER be recycled.

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Sharps can cause injury through cuts and punctures. They could be contaminated with body fluids, blood, toxins or hazardous chemicals.