HAZARDS
Appendix-6 AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide
94858-103 — July 2003
Handling and Disposing of Waste
Dispose of the following materials in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations:
• Clinical specimens
• Reagents
• Controls
• Calibrators
• Other consumables that may be contaminated
• AEROSET System bulk solutions
It is the responsibility of each facility to characterize its waste stream to
ensure the waste is disposed of in accordance with the appropriate waste
disposal regulations.
Some reagents, calibrators, and controls contain thimersol or mercury,
and may be considered hazardous under various environmental
regulatory agencies. Check with your local sanitary district to determine
limits for mercury in waste water.
Types of Waste Disposal Method
Solid Waste Use generally accepted procedures such as
incineration or autoclaving to treat potentially
infectious solid waste. If using an autoclave,
verify the effectiveness of the decontamination
cycle.
Sharps Place sharps, such as contaminated probes, in an
appropriately marked, puncture-resistant
container prior to treatment and disposal.
Liquid Waste Neutralize liquid waste containing acid prior to
disposal.
Add a disinfectant to the Waste Container to help
inactivate the infectious organisms.
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