Modern technology has allowed for the creation of machines that can even handle the disposal of hazardous medical waste like sharps containers on-site (source: celitron.com). One of the finest example ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday launched a website for patients and caregivers on the safe disposal of needles and other “sharps” that are used at home, at work and ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a statistically significant association between the use of single-use sharps containers and lower Clostridium difficile infection rates in hospitals.

The right Sharps Container for Home use & Professional Practice » Safe biohazard containers for disposing of diabetic needles, syringes, razors, glass vials, and other commonly used sharps. Ideal for ...

SOUTHERN COLORADO — The World Health Organization estimated that around 16 billion injections are given every year worldwide. However, WHO also reported that if syringes and needles are not thrown ...

PLYMOUTH – When it comes to disposing of used hypodermic needles, sometimes you have to think inside the box. That was the case for Jerry Levine and Barry Potvin of the town’s Board of Health. They ...

In an April 18, 2008, Letter of Interpretation posted to OSHA's Web site Dec. 4, the agency addresses the placement of sharps containers in facilities and the requirement to ensure they are maintained ...

Jul. 8—Area residents now have a new way to dispose of used or unneeded needles and other sharps intended for medical use. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma installed a red sharps disposal box at its ...

With more and more people using sharps legally to monitor blood sugar or take medications, proper disposal is becoming more difficult. So San Joaquin County recently initiated a sharps collection ...

Many people go to parks to enjoy the natural beauty of our environment. However, a tranquil escape to nature can be interrupted by injuries from discarded needles or syringes, also known as sharps.

We have expired EpiPens in our house. What is the correct way to dispose of them? They are still in the auto injector and the needle has not been used. A: Used or unused, EpiPens should be managed in ...