Disposing Dental Anesthetic Carpules Empty Anesthetic Carpule – used but intact with no visible fluid like substance present can be discarded in the trash. No special handling is needed. Empty Anesthetic Carpule – used and broken, must be discarded in a sharps container. Full Anesthetic Carpule – not used but expired. Discard in a pharmaceutical […]
Sharps Container – is for sharps. A sharp is defined as an item that is contaminated with a bloodborne pathogen and in its current can inflict a wound like cut or puncture. Placing items in a sharps container that are not sharps is considered improper disposal and can result in citations and/or fines. Pharmaceutical Container […]
The following is a basic checklist for waste management, be sure to check with your State, County and City agencies for specific requirements. Amalgam/Mercury An Amalgam/Mercury management plan that includes the policies & procedures for handling and discarding Amalgam/Mercury is established and all staff members have reviewed. Amalgam Safes are located in each operatory where […]
