How to Dispose of a Biohazard Bag
Things You'll Need
- Gray biohazard pickup container
- Red biohazard bags
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Lab coat
- Biohazard waste container
Instructions
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Line the gray pickup container with a red biohazard bag.
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Wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves and a lab coat.
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Seal the biohazard bag in the waste container with tape or a rubber band.
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Carry the red biohazard bag (in the waste container) to the pickup container.
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Remove the bag from the waste container. Put it into the pickup container. Close the pickup container.
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Fill out the Medical Waste Accumulation Log. Indicate the kind of waste you added, as well as the date and time.
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Wait for your biohazard waste disposal company to pick up the waste.
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Follow any other state laws regarding the disposal of biohazard waste.
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