
What should I do if I get a needle-stick or sharps injury?
Those who work in the healthcare industry, individuals visiting a facility or those who have needles and sharps in a home setting are at...


Proper disposal: the art of permanent makeup
People who are wanting microblading, microstroking, 3D permanent brows and dermal cosmetics, all processes to achieve permanent makeup,...

10 answers to your medical waste needs
Which has more to offer, a local or national medical waste company? Ten answers to providing local, medical waste disposal: 1. What...


Disposal of Home-Generated Sharps (Needles, Syringes and Lancets)
Disposal of Home-Generated Sharps (Needles, Syringes and Lancets) Home-generated sharps waste is defined as hypodermic needles, pen...


What is BBP training? and how often is it needed?
Bloodborne pathogens training is a federal law, mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This law requires...


The nine most common OSHA standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in conjunction with each state, and under the direction of the Department of...


The three things your Exposure Control Plan MUST have to be compliant
The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, was implemented and is regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health...

Disposing of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste
Improper disposal of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste, also known as universal waste, can cause health and environmental concerns for...


What is medical waste?
While each state has its own regulatory rules, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and each state follow similar...


Sharps Container Disposal / Accessibility Criteria
Security may be a concern in some areas of facilities using sharps disposal containers. For instance, to prevent children and others...