Workers in the healthcare sector are at risk from needlestick or sharp injury. Such injuries are of concern as the worker may become infected by blood-borne pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms). The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and hepatitis… Read more
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EBN calls for action to be taken now at Government and EU level
The European Biosafety Network has called for immediate action to prevent potentially life-threatening needlestick injuries among healthcare workers. Speaking at the 2nd European Biosafety Summit, held in Dublin on June 1st, Cliff Williams, Chair of the European Biosafety Network, said… Read more
NEWS RELEASE: 2nd European Biosafety Summit
Workers, employers, policy makers and politicians from across Europe unite at the European Biosafety Summit to support the prevention of potentially fatal occupational injuries faced by healthcare and public service workers The European Biosafety Summit held today will highlight the… Read more
EBN publishes Injection Safety Implementation Update
This is the first in a series of publications that will share experiences, implementation challenges and best practices using information provided through the Network. Effective information exchange between the various stakeholders involved should contribute to a consistent and effective implementation… Read more
European Biosafety Summit, Dublin, 1 June 2011
The European Biosafety Network and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organsiation will be hosting the European Biosafety Summit in Dublin on Wednesday 1 June 2011. The Summit is a 1 day event and will be held in the Coach House,… Read more
European Biosafety Network guidance published in German & Spanish
The European Biosafety Network is pleased to announce that the guidance for implementation of the Directive issued earlier this year in English is now also available in German and Spanish. Further translations will be available soon and will be available… Read more
EBN publish Summary of the EU Directive and Implementation Guidance
The European Biosafety Network has today published a Summary guide to implementing, and meeting the requirements of the EU Directive which aims to achieve the safest possible working environment for healthcare workers through prevention from sharps injuries. The directive gives… Read more
EBN publish leaflet on achieving rapid and comprehensive implementation
The European Biosafety Network has today published a guide to help workers achieve rapid and comprehensive implementation of the European Directive. The EU Directive will ensure the safest possible working environment for healthcare workers through prevention from sharps injuries and… Read more
European Biosafety Network guidance published in French & Italian
The European Biosafety Network is pleased to announce that the guidance for implementation of the Directive issued earlier this year is now available in French and Italian. The Guidance is now available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and… Read more
Network delegation meets European Commissioner
A delegation from the European Biosafety Network, together with Stephen Hughes MEP, met last week in Strasbourg with Commissioner Andor, who is responsible for the implementation of the recently published Sharps Directive. The delegation updated the Commissioner on the European… Read more
