It's crucial to dispose of infectious waste safely.
Use this free poster to help you correctly dispose of infectious waste.
Without testing waste it’s hard to be certain it’s contaminated with harmful agents, yet it’s not practical to test every possibly infectious item.
However, there are ways to determine the likelihood of it being infectious.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen in a bin?
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in July 2022 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in line with recent changes.
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in June 2018 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
The short answer is no, but do you know what determines whether or not sharps waste is hazardous?