The bag should be sealed when filled and the covered waste container taped. The use of properly labeled, sealed and covered disposal containers, handled by trained and protected personnel, as required under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard if such items are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Hazardous drug-related wastes should be disposed of according to EPA, state and local regulations for hazardous waste. Hazardous Drugs During Storage Hazard Exposure to hazardous drugs during storage . Warning labels should be applied to all HD containers, shelves, and bins, where these containers are stored.
Some employees develop latex allergy from exposure to latex in products like latex gloves.
This can cause reactions from irritant contact dermatitis, and allergic contact sensitivity to immediate possible life threatening sensitivity. Hazard Developing latex allergies from exposure to latex products. Please note that hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, or powderless gloves are not to be assumed to be non-latex or latex free. Non latex gloves and other latex free products are available. If latex is used, choose a low protein, powder free glove.