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655 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
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Potentially Biohazardous Waste

It is of the utmost importance that infectious waste be safely contained.

  • Infectious waste should be placed in specially designed containers constructed to contain the contents.
  • The containers need to be leak-proof, labeled or color coded, and closed prior to removal to prevent spills.
Potentially infectious material must be properly labeled and stored.
  • If a container is leaking, place it in a secondary leak-proof container.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

10-2. Infectious waste containers need to be _______.