Abstract: A container for injection needles of the type used with a syringe having a needle casing and a closure cap with an aperture through which slidably receives a member extending longitudinally outwardly from said casing, the distal end of said member having a grasping surface whereby the casing is supportable by one hand of the syringe user as the needle is re-inserted into the container after use with the other hand, the continued effect of which is to cause both hands to be rearwardly of the needle during re-insertion.