How long is the Sharp Object Handling course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes, plus two situational tests. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

How are learners assessed?

Two situational tests: a needle found during a room turnaround, and a colleague injured while moving a discarded syringe.

What does the course cover?

What counts as a sharp, bloodborne viruses, safe working practices, what to do when you find a needle, first aid after an injury, and RIDDOR reporting.

Who should take Sharp Object Handling training?

Housekeeping, cleaning, maintenance, bar and front-of-house teams, and the supervisors who manage incidents.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

Sharp Object Handling Training Course (UK)

What the Sharp Object Handling course covers

This course covers sharp object handling in hospitality in five microlessons, each under 5 minutes. It's built for housekeeping, cleaning, maintenance, bar and front-of-house teams who may find needles or broken glass at work, and covers what counts as a sharp, how bloodborne viruses spread, safe working practices, exactly what to do when you find a needle, first aid after an injury and the RIDDOR reporting steps.

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Sharp Object Handling in Hospitality.

Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner

Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks

Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time

Laws covered

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers must protect the health and safety of staff and others so far as is reasonably practicable, and employees must take reasonable care of themselves and others.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Some sharps injuries must be reported to the enforcing authority, and the course covers the reporting steps after an injury.

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Sharp Object Handling training

What the Sharp Object Handling course covers

What your people will be able to do

5 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

Laws covered

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