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sharps disposal [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Scientific Research Facilities
CONT

Disposal of sharp objects (sharps) - This procedure applies to the disposal of sharp objects that are contaminated with any of the following hazardous materials: biological hazards (Infectious agents or rDNA), hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials, and all blades, needles and syringes regardless of how they were used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Médecine vétérinaire
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
CONT

Les objets pointus ou tranchants doivent être jetés dans des contenants étanches, résistants aux perforations, munis de couvercles et spécialement conçus pour l’élimination des déchets pointus ou tranchants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de los desechos
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Medicina veterinaria
  • Instalaciones de investigación científica
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