Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
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Safety boxesSafety boxes or sharps containers are puncture- <strong>and</strong>water-resistant, impermeable containers. When usedcorrectly, <strong>the</strong>y reduce <strong>the</strong> risk <strong>of</strong> skin-puncture injuriesthat may spread disease.■ Do not recap syringes be<strong>for</strong>e disposal.■ Place <strong>the</strong> syringe <strong>and</strong> needle in <strong>the</strong> sharps boximmediately after use.■ Keep <strong>the</strong> sharps box where <strong>the</strong> injections are given.■ Do not overfill <strong>the</strong> sharps containers (about ¾ full).■ When ¾ full, close box tab completely to cover <strong>the</strong>opening <strong>and</strong> tape it shut.■ Store <strong>the</strong> box in a safe <strong>and</strong> securelocation until ready <strong>for</strong> finaldisposal.■ Do not empty <strong>and</strong> refillsharps boxes. Fill once <strong>and</strong>discard immediately.See annex 2 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mationabout waste disposal.92
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