The information on this page is intended for use by consumers, including patients, family members, and home health caregivers to address sharps disposal of used needles and other sharps used at home, at work, and when traveling. This page is not for health care facilities. For information on sharps disposal at health care facilities, please visit our services pages. The DOs of Proper Sharps Disposal at Home DO immediately place used needles and other sharps […]
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When it comes to biomedical wastes, sharps are the most difficult when it comes to proper disposal. Whether the handling, dumping or cleaning, there is no waste harder to handle than the sharps. With ridiculously sharp edges that always pierce the handler in one way or the other, you end up having the hardest time dealing with them. Why is proper disposal important? With over 16 billion injections administered worldwide every single year, sharps are […]
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Safety training is an important part of workplace programs. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has more than 100 standards that contain training requirements. In OSHA’s Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers, the agency provides guidance on how to develop and deliver effective safety training to workers. There are several factors that contribute to successful safety training, including ensuring that the training facilitator has expertise in safety and health, sound instructional […]
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