Methods of Control: Contaminated Wastes

Contaminated Wastes(1)

  • It is important to always dispose of contaminated wastes properly!
  • Examples of contaminated wastes:
    • Microbiology waste and pathology waste
    • All body fluids, such as pleural fluids
    • Contaminated sharps and blood specimens

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