Needle Retrieval
Relkogroup provide needle removal services to help clean areas of dangerous materials. The frequency of needle stick related injuries has increased in recent times, linked with the rise in intravenous drug abuse. Although previously limited to deprived inner-city areas, few communities now escape this problem.
What action should you take if a needle stick injury occurs?
- Wash the affected area thoroughly using clean water and soap for at least five minutes
- Encourage the wound to bleed by gently squeezing
- Do not suck the wound
- Seek medical advice
There are a number of blood born pathogens associated with needle stick injuries, these include:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
There are also some bacterial skin contaminants, such as:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Tetanus
Relko Fire and Flood Restoration operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide a national service, however we can provide a two hour response time to Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, Stafford and Telford postcodes.