How to Label Medical Waste
10/5/2020
Biohazardous waste, which includes clinical medical waste, biomedical, sharps, and infectious material, can be contaminated with body fluids and blood after a medical procedure. They can easily transmit infections to human beings and the environment.
The following is a process of disposing and labeling biohazardous waste:
Storage and Packaging
Labeling
Put the biohazard symbol both in the sides and on the lid of the container. Use the content labels written ''Tissue culture media disinfected with bleach 9.1.''
Treatment
A biowaste vendor can do off-site treatment. In the case of ABSL-2 or BSL-3, steam and sterilize in an autoclave.
When disposing of the solid waste, tie the neck of the bags and put it in a gray plastic waste container which also has a biohazard symbol
For treated liquids, you can pour the treated liquid materials at a laboratory sink when wearing personal protective equipment.
Final Word
In conclusion, medical centers should properly label their medical waste material for the sake of members of the public and employees. Even if there are no legal requirements, hospitals should take it upon themselves to place warnings indicating hazardous nature.