Commercial Cleaning – Sharps Hazard

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 December 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure addresses the handling and disposal of sharps hazards during commercial cleaning activities. Workers must be trained and authorized, and sharps containers must be serviced regularly to prevent overfilling. Sharps waste includes syringes and needles from healthcare and similar activities, but excludes improperly disposed sharps in public areas. General solid waste containing concealed sharps, such as food waste and sanitary items, requires careful handling.

Workers must use puncture-resistant gloves and tools like tongs to handle sharps safely, avoiding direct contact. Discarded syringes should be placed into approved sharps containers for proper disposal at council-specified locations. Best practices include intercepting sharps before they enter the waste stream to reduce injury risks. These procedures ensure worker safety and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

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