Glassware w88 mobile

This guidance document applies only to the w88 mobile of laboratory glassware/material that has not been contaminated with infectious material. For guidance on the w88 mobile of laboratory sharps, please refer to the University of Nevada, Reno Biosafety Manual.

Definitions

Laboratory w88 mobile

Any w88 mobile/material (broken or unbroken) that is not a “sharp” and/or has not been in contact with infectious agents. Common laboratory items that require special handling as w88 mobile include discarded lab w88 mobile; broken/fragile glass or plastic; non-infectious slides; test tubes; Pasteur pipettes; swabs/sticks; and razor blades.

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All syringes, lancets, scalpels and other similar medical instruments (whether contaminated or not), as well as contaminated Pasteur pipettes, broken glass and other instruments or materials that can cut or puncture w88 mobile.

Managing w88 mobile

Select a w88 mobile

Laboratory w88 mobile should be collected in a hard-walled container. 5-gallon plastic buckets with lids are available at no charge from EH&S. Commercially available glass boxes are also acceptable.

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Ensure all containers used to accumulate w88 mobile are labeled with a green “glass only” label. Labels are available from EH&S.

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Rinse w88 mobile residue prior to placing items in container. Avoid overfilling the container.

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When container is full, empty contents into trash dumpster and RE-USE container. w88 mobile is the responsibility of the laboratory. EH&S does not pick up glassware containers for w88 mobile, and the custodial staff does not transport them to the dumpster.

CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN DUMPING w88 mobile.

Do not place needles, syringes, scalpels, or other sharps in w88 mobile containers. These items pose unique hazards and must be managed separately.