http://www.medicalsupplyliquidators.com/Needles-with-Syringes_c_10.html | Following safety precautions when using needles or syringes will help ensure your safety and potentially help reduce costs and the amount of dangerous waste you produce. Make sure to always use safety precautions when handling any sharps to create a safe environment for everyone around you.

1. THE IMPORTANCE
OF NEEDLE &
SYRINGE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS”

2. THE ORIGIN OF NEEDLES AND
SYRINGES
Arthur E. Smith was the first to patent the
disposable syringe in 1949. Thanks to
Smith, medications could be injected
simply and in a cost effective and safe
manner.
The first disposable syringes to be
mass-produced were in 1954 by Becton,
Dickinson and Company. Before today’s
plastic version of disposable syringes, it was most
common that the needles were made of glass.

3. The most commonly transmitted diseases by
needles and syringes that have not been
properly handled are hepatitis B and C, and HIV.
These are each very serious diseases that can
cause extreme health problems and even death,
so it’s imperative that handlers of sharps do
everything in their power to take the necessary
safety precautions.
If not disposed of correctly, needles and syringes (also known as sharps)
can be very dangerous to both humans and animals. Handling and
disposing of all sharps should be done using cautious steps to ensure
your safety as well as the safety of those around you.
IMPORTANCE OF NEEDLE AND
SYRINGE SAFETY

4. Immediately after a needle or syringe is
used, it should be placed in a proper
disposal container. These containers
should be made of very heavy plastic so
that the needles are less likely to
puncture through the container.
The more secure and sturdy the plastic
of the disposal container is, the less
likely someone is to get cut or poked by a
used or infected needle. It’s best to use
an FDA-approved sharps disposal
container to ensure top safety.
PROPER CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL

5. After all used medical syringes have
been collected in a safe and heavy
plastic container, the container should
be disposed of properly as well.
Depending on the type of sharps that
have been used, you may need to
dispose of your container in different
ways. Many times when you purchase
your container there will be
instructions as to the ways you should
dispose of the container.
DISPOSING OF THE CONTAINER

6. Some neighborhoods might provide special waste pickup services so that
an expert in handling dangerous waste will safely get rid of your products.
Be prepared to pay for this service though as they are typically not free.
Some of these programs may also restrict the types of containers they will
pick up, so check with your selected pickup service ahead of time to see
what types of disposal containers they might require you to use.
SAFE CONTAINER DISPOSAL
OPTION

7. Certain types of syringes can be re-used,
helping to save you both time and money as
well as cut down on the amount of waste you
produce.
You must always check with your doctor
before re-using a syringe, however. Because
of the diversity in the need for syringes, it
could be dangerous to reuse a syringe.
If your doctor clears you for re-using a
syringe, there are a few things you should
make a habit of for proper use.
WHEN YOU CAN RE-USE SYRINGES

8. First, when a needle is not in use, you should always
keep the cap on to prevent it from getting dirty or
accidentally poking anyone.
You should never let anyone touch or use your syringe,
just as you should never touch or use anyone else’s
syringe. In fact, the needle on a syringe should never
touch anything besides your skin and the cap of the
insulin bottle.
Some people think cleaning a syringe with alcohol will
kill any bacteria and keep your needle clean, however
using alcohol on your syringe will remove the coating that
makes the needle smooth and glide easily into your skin.
SAFETY TIPS TO RE-USING
SYRINGES

9. Many medical companies offer different
designs of needles and syringes with safety
precautions in mind. BD for example makes
needles with single-handed needle shielding
and bevel oriented needles to help with low-
angle injections.
In addition, BD has syringes that give a visual
confirmation that the syringe is in a safety lock
position as an added safety precaution.
SAFETY NEEDLES AND SYRINGES

10. CONTACT US
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