Description

These 4 quart sharps containers are pre-labeled with the biohazard symbol and marked as regulated medical waste. Designed for medium volume operations. Meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA Requirements: How should sharps containers be handled?
Each sharps container must either be labeled with the universal biohazard symbol and the word “biohazard” or be color-coded red. Sharps containers must be maintained upright throughout use, replaced routinely, and not be allowed to overfill. Also, the containers must be:

Closed immediately prior to removal or replacement to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping;
Placed in a secondary container if leakage is possible. The second container must be:
- Closable;
- Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage during handling, storage, transport, or shipping; and
Labeled or color-coded according to the standard.
Reusable containers must not be opened, emptied, or cleaned manually or in any other manner that would expose employees to the risk of percutaneous injury.
Upon closure, duct tape may be used to secure the lid of a sharps container, as long as the tape does not serve as the lid itself.