Needlestick prevention educational brochure
Needlestick Prevention Brochure
CDC Sharps Injury Prevention Program
For use in all healthcare settings
The Premier Safety Institute developed a brochure to educate healthcare and public health and safety workers in any setting across the continuum of care about the serious risks of occupational needlestick injuries and strategies and devices to reduce risks. The settings where needlestick injuries may occur include ambulatory settings, physicians' offices, ambulances, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care, assisted living, or hospitals.
Download copy of brochure
Needlestick prevention brochure (.pdf) (925 KB)
The 12-page, easy-to-read brochure has
information about:
- How needlesticks happen
- Why needlesticks are stressful to you and your family
- What work practices can protect you
- What the laws are for using safety devices
- How to evaluate safety devices
- How to dispose of sharps safely
- What to do if you are injured
Order printed copies of the brochure
You are encouraged to download and duplicate this brochure to share with your staff and colleagues. Quantities of this item are limited to 25 copies. To order printed copies at no charge, visit our Safety Store to place an order, while supplies last. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.).
Press release
Read the press release about the needlestick prevention brochure:
Premier
educates continuum of care market on preventing needlestick and sharps
injuries (8/9/07)
Additional Resources
CDC Sharps safety pamphlet
New, free CDC pamphlet on sharps safety. 2-page tri-fold; easy to download and print.
Download Sharps Safety for Professionals (.pdf) (335 KB)
Please visit other sections of our Sharps injury prevention web site. Use the left navigation bar to locate research studies, regulations, sample exposure control plans, OSHA compliance resources, surveillance tools, educational programs, and guidance on sharps safety device selection and evaluation.