Question

Objects that may be capable of causing punctures or cuts, that may have been exposed to blood or body fluids including scalpels, needles, glass ampoules, test tubes and slides, are considered Biomedical Waste. How should these objects be disposed?

• A. Containers lined with black bags.
• B. Containers lined with clear bags.
• C. Sharps containers.
• D. Containers lined with yellow bags.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sharps containers.

Objects that may be capable of causing punctures or cuts, that may have been exposed to blood or body fluids including scalpels, needles, glass ampoules, test tubes and slides, are considered Biomedical Waste. These objects should be disposed into sharps containers.