We can all help in keeping our communities safe. Accidental needlestick injuries and possible infections can happen to children, outdoor workers or anyone else who might come in contact with used needles.
Children should never touch a discarded needle, and should be taught to show it to an adult for proper pick-up. Adults can properly pick up a discarded needle by following the steps below.
To properly handle a needle, you will need tongs and a hard plastic container with a screw-top lid, or a Community Clean-Up Kit from your local Porcupine Health Unit office.
Remember to always wash your hands immediately after handling a needle.
The Porcupine Health unit is pleased to invite you to a zoom webinar to offer Proper Needle Handling and Disposal Training Sessions.
June 12 @ 10:00am – English Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nLcGvYPaQmO42JRPOBg6mQ
June 25 @ 2:00pm – French Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PfxGZPnGRqSbgFYbphfThA
July 17 @ 2:30pm – English Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u5sU-9qfTYiHa3GMsKecIQ
July 31 @ 11:00am – French Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ly-wPYQwTXu5BVchWAu5DQ
August 15 @ 11:00am – English Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7lq5uztMQjm4xP0oIJnviA
August 26 @ 10:00am – French Training
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q-TK9gVtRIexFQVafQbhMg