Biohazardous Sharps Containers Disposal Procedures
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What type of containers should be used for the collection of small quantities of contaminated dry goods?

Benchtop containers

What are the labeling requirements for biohazardous waste containers in BSL-2 labs?

Bags must be red, orange, or embossed with the biohazard symbol.

What is the recommended method for daily disposal of small quantities of contaminated dry goods collected in benchtop containers?

Disposal of the secured bag into a larger collection container

How should 'breakable' biohazardous waste like tubes of blood be managed for treatment and disposal?

<p>They may be placed in sharps containers for disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges faced in the accumulation of serological pipette wastes prior to disposal?

<p>They may not fit some biohazardous waste bins or may present a sharps hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suitable secondary containment for biohazardous liquids that do not need a lid?

<p>Wire bag racks lined with a biohazard bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure for disposing of solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) in the research lab or field environment?

<p>Solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) must be collected for final treatment and disposal in a leak-proof container lined with an autoclavable bag of moderate thickness to prevent punctures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of items are considered solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) in the research lab or field environment?

<p>Solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) includes gloves and other disposable PPE contaminated with specimen or culture material, plasticware such as pipettes or pipette tips, culture plates, specimen vials, towels and bench paper that are biologically contaminated, and all culture or sample containers that are contaminated with biological materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should glass blood vials that could break easily upon disposal be segregated as sharps waste?

<p>Glass blood vials that could break easily upon disposal should be segregated as sharps waste to prevent punctures or cuts during handling and disposal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the labeling requirements for biohazardous materials in the research lab or field environment?

<p>The text does not provide any information about labeling requirements for biohazardous materials. The question cannot be answered based on the given information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to permanently closed sharps containers before they are removed from the lab for disposal?

<p>Wiped down with a disinfectant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for secondary containment of biohazardous liquids in the research lab or field environment?

<p>The text does not provide any information about secondary containment requirements for biohazardous liquids. The question cannot be answered based on the given information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should biohazardous waste be stored prior to final disposal in the research lab or field environment?

<p>The text does not provide any information about the storage of biohazardous waste prior to final disposal. The question cannot be answered based on the given information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should biohazardous sharps containers with liquids be transported?

<p>Placed in a leak-proof secondary container with a secure lid and a biohazard label</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the disposal of biohazardous sharps containers usually coordinated?

<p>Through a medical waste disposal contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with lab wastes before depositing them in the medical waste contractor receptacles?

<p>Double bagged</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should not be done to biohazardous sharps containers, regardless of treatment status?

<p>Dispose in the regular trash</p> Signup and view all the answers

If sharps containers are very large, where is it recommended to take them for disposal?

<p>Nearest hazardous chemical waste room</p> Signup and view all the answers

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