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7� <br /> an <br /> OCT 2 6 2017 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <br /> DEPARTMENT <br /> HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER <br /> WASTE MANAGEMENT <br /> What is Sharps Waste? What is Pharmaceutical Waste? <br /> DEFINITION : SHARPS WASTE DEFINITION : PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE AP <br /> y z? <br /> Devices that are designed to puncture or capable of � All prescription or over the counter medications that <br /> puncturing or cutting the skin that are contaminated y do not require collection as trace chemotherapeutic or <br /> with blood or potentially infectious body fluids , hazardous waste <br /> Examples include: ❑ Departments that generate hazardous waste or - <br /> trace chemotherapy waste will have a <br /> ❑ Needles , syringes with needles attached ; designated collection process approved by the <br /> trocars; pipettes; scalpel blades; guide wires ; EH&S manager <br /> blood vials ; broken or unbroken glassware that <br /> has been in contact with infectious agents , _ Contact your EH&S Manager for questions regarding <br /> including serum bottles, and other rigid objects identifying hazardous waste. <br /> WASTE CONTAINER : <br /> v <br /> Collect in a Red or Clear sharps container, labeled WASTE CONTAINER: <br /> with the word "Sharps" AND the international CALIFORNIA: Collect in a blue or blue lidded container <br /> biohazard symbol, labeled with the words " Pharm" or " Pharmaceutical <br /> Waste" AND " Incinerate Only" . <br /> HAWAII : Return to the Pharmacy or dispose of per <br /> department policy <br /> EC.02.02.01 - EC.02.02.01 <br /> © Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. © Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. - <br />