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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question
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When segregating waste at the point of generation, where should needles, syringes, broken glass, and scalpels be placed?
Options
A Yellow Biohazard Bag
B Red Sharps Container
Correct Answer
C Blue Liquid Waste
D Black General Waste
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19, 'Waste Segregation at Point of Generation', states under 'RED Sharps Container': 'Needles, syringes, broken glass, scalpels. NEVER in flexible bags — injuries to waste handlers result.'

Hint

This type of waste poses a puncture risk.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 679 of 984
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