Best Way to Get Rid of Used Needles and Other Sharps Step 1: Place all needles and other sharps in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures from loose sharps. … Step 2: Dispose of used sharps disposal containers according to...Read More
The geologists Brenda Buck, left, and Rodney Metcalf have found asbestos on rocks and soil near Las Vegas. CreditIsaac Brekken for The New York Times The Environmental Protection Agency has published a list of top 10 toxic threats it will evaluate first under a law passed last year intended to crack down on hazardous chemicals....Read More
Medical Waste Management – Main Features and Approaches By Jeni Braxton Medical waste refers to the hazardous waste material generated as a result of healthcare activities. This waste remains an issue both for public health and the environment. The management of the same is a technique adopted in hospitals to reduce the squander generated and find...Read More