Sharps waste can include a variety of instruments. Things like used syringes, operating knives and blades, glass, and generally any tool used to puncture is controlled under similar regulations to traditional medical waste. Sharps waste disposal is particularly at risk of containing and transmitting blood-borne pathogens.
Sharps waste is classified as a biohazard, and it must be dealt with accordingly. When uncontrolled, the disposal of sharps waste puts medical professionals and the public at risk of contracting serious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV.
The goal of sharps waste disposal is to minimize handling from the moment the waste is created. Strict government protocol encourages as little handling as possible by medical staff as well as self-locking, sealable containers made of plastic or other impermeable material. Once disposed of, sharps waste is handled carefully at a facility designed to efficiently and completely destroy any blood-borne pathogens as well as recycle materials when possible.
With 20 years of experience in the medical waste disposal business, WasteX is an invaluable partner for thousands of medical facilities, office, and homes. Specializing in medical waste and pharmaceutical waste disposal, WasteX can help outline an effective sharps disposal plan at exactly the frequency you require.
Are you paying too much for sharps disposal or exposing your medical team to unnecessary risks? Contact WasteX today to find out how affordable it really is to properly and legally dispose of sharps waste like needles, glass, and syringes directly from your office. We’ve helped thousands of satisfied customers work through the details of an effective compliance plan that keeps both their medical professionals and their patients safe.
Because sharps waste is classified as a biohazard, it must be dealt with accordingly. When uncontrolled, the disposal of sharps waste puts medical professionals and the public at risk of contracting serious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV.
The goal of sharps waste disposal is to minimize handling from the moment the waste is created. Strict government protocol encourages as little handling as possible by medical staff as well as self-locking, sealable containers made of plastic or other impermeable material. Once disposed of, sharps waste is handled carefully at a facility designed to efficiently and completely destroy any blood-borne pathogens as well as recycle materials when possible.
When you’re ready to talk to a team member at WasteX, give us a call. We’re happy to help you come up with a plan that makes your sharps waste disposal simpler and more affordable.
Reach us at 1-877-543-2015.
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