The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

Regulation 6(1) and (2)

SCHEDULE 1INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

1.  The risk of injury from medical sharps.

2.  Legislative requirements relating to the protection of persons at work from the risks to health and safety from medical sharps, including duties on employers and employees.

3.  Good practice in preventing injury from medical sharps.

4.  The benefits and drawbacks of vaccination and non-vaccination in respect of blood-borne diseases.

5.  The support provided by the employer to an employee who is injured at work by a medical sharp.