Needles (w/ or w/o syringe attached); Razor Blades; Pipette Tips
- Contaminated during use with chemicals
- Collected in proper container with compatible materials
- Labeled with Red Tag: listed with associated constituents and mark TOXIC for the hazard
- Container closed and stored within or near a labeled Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA)
Examples to keep separate from general sharps:
- Pyrophoric chemicals (lithium, magnesium, potassium, etc)
- Heavy metals (mercury, chromium, lead, arsenic, etc.)
- Strong acids (sulfuric & nitric acid)
- Acutely Hazardous (P-Listed)