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Safe Disposal of Sharps |
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1.
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Always discard used sharps directly
into an approved disposal container, immediately after use.
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2. |
Do not re-sheath, bend or break
used needles/sharps. |
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3. |
Whenever possible take a sharps box
to the point of use. |
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4. |
Do not overfill sharps boxes, close
securely and change when three-quarter full. |
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5. |
Label, date and sign full closed
sharps boxes with the name of the area and store in a secure place to await
collection for final disposal. |
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6. |
Report all sharps related injuries
immediately to your Supervisor/Manager. |
