Methods of Control: Contaminated Wastes

Contaminated Wastes(2)

  • Contaminated sharps must be placed in puncture resistant, leak-proof, closable, biohazard labeled containers.
  • These must be closed when only three quarters full, to prevent sharps from sticking out of the opening, and must be disposed of properly.

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