Sharps MD

Needles are dropped into the container without touching the outside of the container. Needles should never BE pushed or forced into the container. AS damage to the container And/or NEEDLESTICK injuries MAY result. Proper USE of a sharps container includes pick UP by or delivery to an approved “RED BAG” or medical waste treatment site. In addition to this PRE existing safety measure. ALL U. S. Medical and educational staff are federally required to BE tested on their knowledge of BLOODBORNE pathogens.Read MoreLess