What is Considered Sharps Waste?
As defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) a “sharp object” refers to any item of puncturing skin. This category encompasses instruments such, as scalpels, needles, capillary tubes and other items that have the potential to cause skin penetration and are classified as sharps. Sharps Waste Disposal Services in Fort Worth, Texas!
Sharps waste, contaminated with fluids, like blood consists of objects that can pierce the skin. It is also known as “contaminated sharps.”
All sharps are dangerous
It is crucial to safely dispose of sharps at home, work, school, while on vacation or in other public places like parks hotels and restaurants. Hospitals, dental offices, and other healthcare facilities have solutions for sharps waste disposal.
Never put loose needles – or any sharps that aren’t in a disposal container – into the household trash cans or public recycling bins. Also, don’t flush them down toilets. Doing so puts waste and sewage workers, custodians, cleaners as well as members of the household including children at risk for injury.
Pet owners who use needles should follow the same guidelines for disposing of them as humans do.
What to Do If You Are Accidently Stuck By a Used Needle or Other Sharp
If you happen to prick yourself with a needle or sharp object that someone else used;
- First clean the area promptly with soap and water or use a skin disinfectant like rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
- Next reach out to your doctor or nearby hospital for attention.
- If blood comes into contact, with your eyes, nose, mouth or skin follow these steps.
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