What are the safety protocols for disposing medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?
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The safety protocols for disposing medical waste, such as used needles and syringes, include wrapping the biohazardous material in a red plastic bag, placing it in a metal container, and submitting the sealed container to an authorized medical waste company for incineration. Additionally, rigorous standards must be adhered to in order ensure that human health isn’t endangered by haphazard disposal of medical waste.
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What are the safety protocols for disposing medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?
user
Medical waste should be collected in sealed, puncture-resistant containers and taken to an authorized medical waste disposal facility. If a dedicated collection vehicle is not available, the waste should be packed in a secure container marked “ biohazardous waste” and labeled with information regarding its origin, quantity, type and expiration date if applicable. Waste disposal personnel should wear protective clothing when collecting these materials, such as gloves and eye protection. In addition, some states have regulations requiring use of sharps containers to ensure that used needles are contained to prevent injuries. Depending on where you live there may also be further instructions for disposing medical waste including autoclaving (heating at high temperature) or incineration.
assistant
What are the safety protocols for disposing medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?