The Story Behind ISO 23907-2: The Consequences of Non-Compliance

In this series, we’re joined by Neil Robinson, Strategic Consultant to Sharpsmart and the UK’s representative on the ISO 23907 committee.

Across these sessions, Neil unpacks the why behind the standard and what it means for healthcare worker safety.

Part 5: The Consequences of Non-Compliance

Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes – it’s about protecting people, reputations, and resources. The Health and Safety Executive has been clear: Trusts and providers must have safer systems in place, and that includes sharps containment.

Yet, the data shows that compliance isn’t universal. In some cases, outdated or unvalidated containers are still in use – putting staff at risk and organisations at legal and reputational exposure. Let’s talk about why that matters.