Biohazardous Sharps Containers Disposal Protocol

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

Wiped down with a disinfectant

How should biohazardous sharps containers with liquids be transported for disposal?

Placed in a leak-proof secondary container with a secure lid and biohazard label

How should biohazardous sharps containers be disposed of?

Through a medical waste disposal contractor coordinated through EH&S

What should be done before placing materials in the medical waste contractor receptacles?

Double bagging Signup and view all the answers

Where should lab wastes not be placed after the medical waste contractor receptacles are delivered?

In the white ‘Autoclave-treated Wastes’ Brute® bins Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if white bins remain in your area after red bins have been delivered?

Contact Facilities Services for pick up Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for following the guidance on autoclaved soils and plant materials?

Autoclaved soils and plant materials contribute 11x more to the cost of disposal than other materials in the waste stream. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for USDA permitted soils and plant materials before final disposition?

USDA permitted soils and plant materials must be fully devitalized prior to final disposition. Signup and view all the answers

How should field-generated biohazardous waste be managed?

Field-generated biohazardous waste should be collected and stored as previously outlined. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for storing liquid biohazardous waste?

Liquid biohazardous waste must be stored in closed, leakproof containers while awaiting treatment and disposal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended secondary containment method for storing liquid biohazardous waste?

Secondary containment can be achieved by placing the liquid waste container in a bucket or deep tray. Signup and view all the answers

When must the biohazard label be applied to storage vessels or secondary containers for liquid biohazardous waste?

The biohazard label must be applied if the liquids will not be treated and disposed of within the same shift. Signup and view all the answers

What type of container should be used for storing non-sharp solid biohazardous waste?

A leak-proof container lined with an autoclavable bag of moderate thickness to prevent punctures. Signup and view all the answers

What items are considered examples of solid biohazardous waste?

Gloves, pipettes, culture plates, specimen vials, towels, and bench paper contaminated with biological specimens, bacterial and cell cultures, or nucleic acids. Signup and view all the answers

How should liquid biohazardous waste be contained during transport or storage?

Liquid biohazardous waste should be contained in a leak-proof secondary container. Signup and view all the answers

What information is required on the label for containers of biohazardous materials?

The text does not provide specific labeling requirements for biohazardous materials. Signup and view all the answers

What treatment method is recommended for liquid biohazardous waste before disposal?

The text does not specify a recommended treatment method for liquid biohazardous waste before disposal. Signup and view all the answers

How should liquid biohazardous waste be disposed of after treatment?

The text does not provide information on the proper disposal method for treated liquid biohazardous waste. Signup and view all the answers