Hygienic needs: Environmental Hygiene in Health Care: Safe Handling of Sharps: It is important that all staff are aware of the inherent risks of injury associated with the use of sharp materials such as needles, scalpels and lancets. Safe Handling of Waste : Safe Handling of Laundry and Linen : All used linen should be handled properly to prevent the spread of microorganisms into the environment and to avoid contact