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Provided By: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration The FDA recommends a two-step process for properly disposing 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. Sharps disposal containers should …
Health-care activities protect and restore health and save lives. But what about the waste and by-products they generate? Of the total amount of waste generated by healthcare activities, about 85% is general, non-hazardous waste comparable to domestic waste. The remaining 15% is considered hazardous material that may be infectious, chemical, or radioactive. Types of waste Waste and by-products cover a …
For many individuals, wearing a mask during a workday or while running errands is a relatively new experience. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health experts have encouraged Americans to mask up while out and about, how do masks help exactly? How Does Coronavirus Travel? COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus that has not previously been seen …
When a dangerous disease is at large, a vaccine tends to be the best way to prevent multiple casualties and overcome the threat, so if you’ve accepted a recommended one, good for you. Thanks to vaccines, much of the world’s population is now safe from deadly diseases like polio and smallpox, and similar solutions have been found for Covid-19. Your …
If you’re not feeling yourself and you’re wondering if you have COVID-19 or the flu, know that many of the symptoms of these diseases are alike. Although both of these ailments are respiratory illnesses that are transmittable, the viruses that cause them are not the same. These two diseases share many common symptoms, and it’s important that you know what …
Keeping a clean home is something that most people have always done. A shiny, clean kitchen, for example, is something to proud of, and you already know about the importance of good food hygiene. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has made many people rethink their home cleaning routines. The threat of an invisible virus with the potential to kill has made …
If you are new to the ammonia and refrigeration industry, then you are probably just becoming acclimated to your new work environment. One thing that you need to remember as you learn your new job responsibilities is that you need to follow your company’s rules, specifically regarding safety, carefully, because working in this industry can be very dangerous. Here are …
The function of the modern ventilation and heating systems (HVAC) of large buildings is keeping temperatures uniform and comfortable. Office buildings, schools, transportation terminals, arenas and large indoor spaces where people gather need to be heated and cooled properly, but these same HVAC systems that keep people comfortable indoors also have a downside. Optimal performance of the system means that …