Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 46 of 200
The correct disposal of a used disposable razor with visible blood is:
a.Immediately drop it into a rigid puncture-resistant red sharps container, never recap or pass hand to hand
b.Wrap in tissue and place in regular trash
c.Flush down the toilet
d.Place in the soiled-linen hamper
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 (b), toilet (c), and linen hampers (d) all pose injury and infection risk to coworkers, housekeeping, and laundry staff who handle bags downstream. 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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