26. Outline the guidelines for handling sharps. Identify five (5).

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The following precautions should be followed:
 Do not place hands or fingers into areas without visibly checking first.
 Wear PPE at all times when handling any sharps object which may be
contaminated with blood or body products.
 Do not recap, bend or break discarded sharps
 To avoid leakage, use puncture resistant containers sharps
 Handle sharp object by using tongs or pliers and place in the container. Do not
hold the container with naked hands.