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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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Which type of waste should *never* be placed in flexible bags and must be disposed of in a Sharps Container to prevent injuries to waste handlers?
Options
A Contaminated disposable PPE
B Used petri dishes
C Needles, syringes, broken glass, scalpels
Correct Answer
D Non-contaminated paper
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19, under 'RED Sharps Container,' explicitly lists 'Needles, syringes, broken glass, scalpels. NEVER in flexible bags — injuries to waste handlers result.'

Hint

Think about items that can cause punctures or cuts.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 564 of 984
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