SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

OSHA Guidelines for disposal of biohazardous materials

Any item that comes into contact with blood or body fluids must be disposed of properly. Needles must not be recapped, but rather placed in a sharps container immediately after use. Any item that has sharp edges or blades, such as a scalpel, should also be placed in a sharps container

sharps container

A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments

sharps containers must be

puncture proof, leak proof and be labeled with a biohazard symbol

Biohazard bags

Gloves gauze and bandages and any other items that don't have sharp edges should be placed in here

Biohazard bags must be

leak proof and labeled with the biohazard symbol

Sharps container 2/3 full

the container should be sealed and placed in the designated area for disposal

All biohazard waste

must be identified with the biohazard symbol and must be contained

Biohazard bags are made of

impermeable polyethylene or polypropylene material

Biohazard bags after use

must have a lid on all boxes and replaced after each use

Waste management company

used for pickup and disposal of biohazard material from medical facilities