All sharps containers must be stored upright,be puncture-resistant, be labeled or color-coded red & leakproof on both the sides & the bottom! The last one is the one missing!
The list above is incomplete. Here is what’s missing
A: Sides and bottom must be leak-proof
B: Top must be leak-proof
C: Attached to a wall
And the answer is A: Sides and bottom must be leak-proof
The above are ways of protecting yourself when handling contaminated sharps. A small cut or pierce from a contaminated sharp can result in various infections like HIV, Hepatitis, and other blood borne pathogens. Contaminated sharps must be puncture-resistant. They are appropriately labeled or color-coded red. The red warns everyone that these contents are hazardous. These containers must be closable (have a lid or a door for closing the container). These containers must also be kept upright to keep any liquids or sharps from spilling. The sides and bottom of these containers must be leakproof.
