A sharps' injury is one that occurs when a sharp object which is contaminated with a patient's body fluid, such as blood, penetrates a health worker's skin.

Question: What are the two most common causes of sharps injury in the healthcare setting?

Answer: The most common causes are:

• Needles are the most common cause of injury in the healthcare setting. This is called a needlestick injury
• Scalpels are the second most common cause