What color is a Sharps needle container?

Q: 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.

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.

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