The correct disposal of a used disposable razor with visible blood is:
Explanation
OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030 requires sharps to be placed in closable, puncture-resistant, leakproof, labeled biohazard containers immediately at point of use; never recap, bend, or hand-pass. Regular trash (a) and linen hampers (b) pose injury and infection risk to coworkers, housekeeping, and laundry staff who handle bags downstream; rinsing a bloodied razor and returning it to the bedside drawer (c) leaves a contaminated sharp in the resident's room. Sharps containers must not exceed 3/4 full and must be replaced promptly by a designated process to prevent overfill injuries.
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