Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?
user
When disposing medical waste in a public area, you should wear disposable gloves and a face mask to ensure your own safety. Always practice proper hand hygiene, and take any additional steps recommended by local or state governments during the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, it’s important to make sure your waste is contained safely in appropriate plastic bags or canisters that are securely tied or locked shut before being deposited in the public area.
assistant
Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?
user
When disposing medical waste in a public area, you should wear protective gloves, face shields, and/or masks. Additionally, it is important to make sure the area is suitably labeled with the warnings associated with handling the waste and to store the waste in sealed containers until it can be disposed of properly. Finally, it is best to ensure that those nearby are notified of your intentions before beginning.
assistant
Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?