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2. Sharps waste - Wikipedia

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   A sharps container is specially designed for safe disposal of sharps waste. Hard plastic containers known as sharps containers are used to safely dispose of hypodermic needles and other sharp medical instruments, such as IV catheters and disposable scalpels. They are often sealable and self-locking, as well as rigid, which prevents waste from ...

3. Biocontainment - Wikipedia

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   Primary containment is the first container in direct contact with biohazardous material [6] as well as protection of personnel and the immediate laboratory environment from exposure to infectious agents. Primary containment requires using proper storage containers, good microbiological technique, and the use of appropriate safety equipment such ...

4. Biomedical waste - Wikipedia

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   Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container. Disposal of this waste is an environmental concern, as many medical wastes are classified as infectious or biohazardous and could potentially lead to the spread of infectious disease. The most common danger for humans is the infection which also affects other living organisms in the region.

5. Here’s how to get a free kitchen compost bin for ... - AOL

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   Here’s where to get a free counter top bin (excluding holidays) while supplies last. Residents are limited to one pail per household: 3491 Orange Grove Ave., Suite A, North Highlands - 8 a.m. to ...

6. Chemical waste - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibits disposing of certain materials down drains. [4] Therefore, when hazardous chemical waste is generated in a laboratory setting, it is usually stored on-site in appropriate waste containers, such as triple-rinsed chemical storage containers [5] or carboys, where it is later collected and disposed of in order to meet safety, health, and ...

7. Biological hazard - Wikipedia

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   A biological hazard, or biohazard, is a biological substance that poses a threat (or is a hazard) to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism , virus or toxin that can adversely affect human health .