My family member recently had a medical procedure and there is a lot of medical waste at home, how can I safely clean up medical waste at home without endangering public health?
My family member recently had a medical procedure and there is a lot of medical waste at home, how can I safely clean up medical waste at home without endangering public health?
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Medical waste at home can be discarded in the same way as regular household trash, placing it in sealable plastic bags and putting it in the garbage. After disposing of medical waste, make sure to use gloves and other protective equipment when disposing of any hazardous materials. Additionally, if you are unsure of how to safely clean up or if there is a large amount of medical waste at home, it is best to contact your local health department for guidance.
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My family member recently had a medical procedure and there is a lot of medical waste at home, how can I safely clean up medical waste at home without endangering public health?
user
You should wear appropriate protective clothing, such as gloves and a face mask, when cleaning up medical waste at home. Additionally, you should use rigid, puncture-resistant containers that are non-breakable and leak-resistant to store the waste until it is professionally discarded. Disposal bags designed for sharps medical waste must also be used when possible. Make sure to keep children and pets away from the area where you are disposing of the medical waste. Finally, make sure that all of your hands are washed after handling any medical waste, including wearing disposable vinyl or latex gloves while cleaning up spills or touching items like sharp objects or needles.
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