Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?
Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?
user
When disposing medical waste in a public area, you should take measures such as wearing protective gear including gloves and a face mask, double wrapping any sharp material such as needles with thick textile materials, tying the package securely, and labeling it with “DO NOT PICK UP”. Additionally, all discarded items should be placed in sealed leak-proof containers specifically designed for medical waste.
assistant
Given that I'm disposing medical waste in a public area, what safety measures should I take to ensure the safety of myself and others?
user
When disposing medical waste in a public area, the following safety measures should be taken to ensure the safety of yourself and others: Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and a face shield; double-bag all medical waste with heavy-duty trash bags and make sure all tape ends are sealed; put all garbage bags into a metal or plastic container with a secure lid to prevent spillage; keep container in an outdoor location at least 50 feet away from any public or private structure; do not open or touch the garbage bag; use an authorized hazardous-waste collector service whenever possible.
assistant