What is hazardous waste?
ANSWER: Some examples of hazardous waste include fertilizers, paints, stains, solvents, pesticides, gasoline, oil, and other fuels; these could be considered household hazardous waste. Biohazard and biohazardous waste, like those from healthcare facilities, are also included. These characteristics of hazardous waste include infectious waste, ignitability, corrosivity, strong acids and caustics, reactivity, explosives or items that potentially […]
What color is a Sharps needle container?
ANSWER: Most Sharps needle containers are red, but many other colors are available. Some folks may use a clear container or an Earth-tone container to match the office. Also, different colors are used for different medical sharps items, like a yellow container for chemotherapeutic waste or a blue container for non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Secure WasteExpert Medical […]
What is a sharp needle container, and what do you place in a sharps container?
ANSWER: A needle Sharps container is a specially designed, puncture-resistant plastic container, usually red in color, used in the healthcare setting to properly and safely dispose of Sharp objects. Examples of items placed in sharps containers are syringe needles, scalpels, or maybe broken glass or other items that could puncture the skin. Most Sharps needle containers are a one-time use […]
What is medical waste, and where does it come from?
ANSWER: What is medical waste? Medical, biohazard or biomedical waste can be any waste generated within the healthcare community. Where does medical waste come from? Facilities producing medical waste include dentist offices, physicians’ offices, and surgery centers. Other examples could be funeral homes, tattoo shops, or maybe Veterinarian offices. Items used in healthcare facilities settings that […]
What is Ebola waste, and how can your healthcare practice prepare for it?
ANSWER: Healthcare Practice Office Ebola Preparedness: It would be best if you prepared your staff and healthcare office should a positive Ebola case occur in your facility. Ebola Biohazard Waste Disposal requirements and packaging could include approved essential biomedical waste containers, labels, and packaging. With the number of suspected and confirmed cases, Secure Waste can recommend […]
