EHS does not provide waste containers; this is the generator’s responsibility. Original containers can usually be reused for waste (e.g., 4-liter glass jar, 5-gallon metal solvent can). The contents ...

The total processing time required to decontaminate infectious waste depends on the specific loading factors (container type, water content, quantity, etc.) and in some cases a longer autoclave time ...

Watch for expiration dates on containers of peroxide-forming chemicals including ethers. Biohazardous waste is biological, infectious, and some non-infectious waste. Biological waste includes cultures ...

Authorities in Maharashtra's Pune district have launched an investigation after biomedical waste, including a foetus and ...

Re-seal the container. Seal biologically appearing non-infectious waste (no sharps) inside a non-leaking autoclave bag, and complete and sign a non-biohazardous waste tag as described below, checking ...

Containment of regulated medical waste for handling, storage, and treatment shall be accomplished with a primary container for protection from the elements and limiting exposure to employees and the ...

Individual containers should be no larger than ... compressed-gas cylinders over 40 pounds, or infectious or medical waste other than sharps. Mixed loads containing trash and household hazardous ...