18 Questions
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?
They may be placed in sharps containers for disposal
What are some challenges faced in the accumulation of serological pipette wastes prior to disposal?
They may not fit some biohazardous waste bins or may present a sharps hazard
What is the suitable secondary containment for biohazardous liquids that do not need a lid?
Wire bag racks lined with a biohazard bag
What is the proper procedure for disposing of solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) in the research lab or field environment?
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.
What types of items are considered solid biohazardous waste (non-sharps) in the research lab or field environment?
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.
Why should glass blood vials that could break easily upon disposal be segregated as sharps waste?
Glass blood vials that could break easily upon disposal should be segregated as sharps waste to prevent punctures or cuts during handling and disposal.
What are the labeling requirements for biohazardous materials in the research lab or field environment?
The text does not provide any information about labeling requirements for biohazardous materials. The question cannot be answered based on the given information.
What must be done to permanently closed sharps containers before they are removed from the lab for disposal?
Wiped down with a disinfectant
What are the requirements for secondary containment of biohazardous liquids in the research lab or field environment?
The text does not provide any information about secondary containment requirements for biohazardous liquids. The question cannot be answered based on the given information.
How should biohazardous waste be stored prior to final disposal in the research lab or field environment?
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.
How should biohazardous sharps containers with liquids be transported?
Placed in a leak-proof secondary container with a secure lid and a biohazard label
How is the disposal of biohazardous sharps containers usually coordinated?
Through a medical waste disposal contractor
What should be done with lab wastes before depositing them in the medical waste contractor receptacles?
Double bagged
What should not be done to biohazardous sharps containers, regardless of treatment status?
Dispose in the regular trash
If sharps containers are very large, where is it recommended to take them for disposal?
Nearest hazardous chemical waste room
Learn about the proper procedures for disposing of biohazardous sharps containers in laboratories, including wiping down with a disinfectant, using leak-proof secondary containers, and labeling for transport to waste collection sites. Ensure compliance with environmental animal health and biosafety regulations.
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