Sharps waste is defined as items or devices with sharp edges, protruding tips, corners or pieces that can slice, cut, scrape or pierce the skin. They may be used in the care and treatment of humans and animals, medical research and laboratory testing facilities. These items include, but are not limited to: syringes and needles, glass tubes and slides, pipettes, lancets, scalpel blades, suture needles, hard plastic items, glass items, tweezers, scissors, razor blades, metal instruments and sharp objects.
Proper packaging and disposal of sharps waste is required by State and Federal agencies. MET-BIO offers disposable, reusable sharps containers and disposal options for all your sharps needs.
49 CFR 173.197 (e) (3) 29 CFR 1910.1030 (d) (2) (vii) (B)