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Setting the Scene for Needlestick and Sharps Safety
Setting the Scene for Needlestick and Sharps Safety

Written by: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Although commonly reported amongst healthcare professionals, injuries caused by needlesticks and sharps (items like a razor blade, scissors, pins and glass items) pose a risk for all types of workers, including production assistants and motion picture cast and crew members working on location. In this article, learn about the risks of needlestick and sharp injuries for all workers.

This article was written for 2021 Winter Safety Scene Magazine.

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