Sydney Sharps Clearances

What is a Sharps Clearance?

Sharps Clearances & Needle Sweeps involves the methodical clearance of any location thought to have used needles. Due to the risks associated with a sharp prick, it is imperative that any sighting of a used needle be reported immediately and trained professionals remediate the area. A successful needle and sharp sweep can include rubbish removal, a sweep of outdoor areas and a guarantee all sharps and needles are found and removed before decontaminating and cleaning.

Are Sharps Sweeps Necessary?

Sharps are needles, blades and other medical instruments that are necessary for carrying out healthcare work. They can cause an injury by cutting or pricking the skin. Sharps contaminated with an infected patient’s blood can transmit more than 20 diseases, including hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or AIDS. Because of this transmission risk, sharps injuries can cause worry and stress to the many thousands who receive them. Our Sharps Clearance technicians appreciate the risks associated with Sharps injuries and will work methodically to ensure all Sharps are removed to maintain the publics’ safety.

Why Choose Us For Your Sharps & Needles Sweeps and Clearances.

Drug related litter including used needles and syringes, sharps and hypodermic needles is a growing problem found in a variety of locations across Sydney and New South Wales. Where it occurs, it will often generate fear and frustration in the community. The health risks to the public from used Needles and Sharps are considered to be a serious health hazard where the public can contract a blood-borne disease from a discarded needle or syringe. Any Needle Sweep or Sharps Clearance job has its own unique set of difficulties and problematic areas. Sydney Crime Scene Cleaning technicians are on standby, ready to talk you through our comprehensive service to assist in the remediation of a property or area contaminated by used needles and sharps.