A Guide to Appropriate Sharps Collection.
Sharps are objects whose edges are pointed and have the ability to puncture the skin on contact. Their presence in the environment constitutes a hazard that is cumbersome to address at institutional and individual levels.
There are some proven ways to dispose of sharps without compromising the safety of the environment. Sharps present a problem while eliminating because some, like crushed glass, may be difficult to handle safely. The following are some proven sharps collection methods that do not elevate risk levels associated with the handling of such materials.
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