Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 201 of 484

Used razor blades from a service must be disposed of in:

a.The regular trash can
b.A puncture-resistant sharps container
c.A paper bag
d.The wet sanitizer jar

Explanation

Used blades must go into a puncture-resistant sharps container after the service to protect workers and waste handlers from accidental cuts and bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Law Reference: 16 CCR §979

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