Sharps disposal

All sharp disposables should be handled carefully and disposed in containers specifically assigned for sharps. DO NOT dispose sharps in regular bins. 

Do not put broken glass, pipette tips or needles in the normal waste - use the SHARPS disposal bins provided. 

Double-lined bucket to collect egg waste, specialized containers for sharps, disposal according to the local rules in the institute. 

Discuss sharps, including how to handle contaminated sharps (disposable/reusable). 

Bloodborne pathogens engineering controls—Sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles, safer medical devices, such as sharps with engineered sharps injnry protections and needleless systems that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace. 

Use extreme caution when handling cutting devices such as microtome blades scalpels, razor blades, or needles. Microtome blades are extremely sharp If unfamiliar with their use, have someone demonstrate proper procedures. For proper disposal, use the sharps disposal container in the lab. Discard used needles unshielded, with the syringe still attached. This prevents injuries (and possible infections see Biological Safety) while manipulating used needles since many accidents occur while trying to replace the needle shield. Injuries may also be caused by broken pas-teur pipettes, coverslips, or slides. 

Dispose of all broken or cracked glassware and used syringe needles in proper broken glass and sharps disposal receptacles immediately. Chipped glassware may still be used if it can be fire-polished to eliminate the sharp edges. 

Sharps disposal containers are inspected and maintained or replaced by every ... 

The procediire for handling sharps disposal containers is (May refer to specific agency procedure by title or number and last date of review)... 

Contaminated sharps are discarded immediately or as soon as possible in containers that are closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottoms, and labeled or color-coded appropriately. Sharps disposal containers are available at. ... 

Do not bend, shear, break, remove or recap any used needle or sharp. Dispose of used sharps in the proper containers. These containers must be pvmcture resistant, be properly labeled, and have leakproof sides and bottoms. 

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