Reusable Sharps Containers Sample Clauses

Reusable Sharps Containers. 5.1 The sharps containers must have undertaken independent laboratory testing to the following, in line with relevant legislation: • Security and strength of the handle • Test for security of aperture closure devices • Resistance to penetration • Resistance to vertical dropping • Resistance to leakage • EU2010/13 ‘Prevention from Sharps Injuries in Hospitals Sectors • HS127 H&SE Sharps Instruments in Healthcare 2013
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Reusable Sharps Containers. Southampton Hospital utilizes reusable sharps containers to reduce the disposal of plastic by incineration. The disposal of plastics is harmful to the environment and can introduce hazardous toxins into the air. Reusable sharps containers reduce by 90% the number of containers that would have to be incinerated along with their contents. Annually, this eliminates an estimated 48,200 containers from incineration. The contents of each container are sterilized, ground and recycled. Proper Management and Minimization of Hazardous and Universal Waste Fluorescent Bulbs and Non-Alkaline Batteries Southampton Hospital collects and recycles fluorescent lamps and non-alkaline batteries. Mercury, DEHP/PVC Reduction Southampton Hospital is committed to reducing and eliminating mercury and di (2- ethylhexyl) phthalate/polyvinylchloride) (DEHP/PVC) throughout the Hospital. The Hospital will include a statement on its Bid/Quote Content Certification Form asking vendors if their product contains mercury. Our DEHP/PVC-Free Pledge has committed the Hospital to: 1) continuing to inventory our products to identify sources of DEHP; 2) eliminating the use of DEHP/PVC products in our ICU unless no reasonable alternatives are available; 3) communicating our commitment to PVC/DEHP-free purchasing to our staff, contractors, subcontractors and vendors; and 4) collaborating hospital-wide to urge support for implementation of PVC and DEHP reduction measures. Toner and Ink Recycling Southampton Hospital will continue its laser toner and inkjet cartridge recycling program. Environmental Services Environmental Services will consult the Environmentally Preferable Products List that promotes reduced toxics and re-use of materials such as Auto scrubbers and recycled mops. Paper Southampton Hospital will initiate a hospital wide drive to conserve paper and promote paperless meetings. Water Coolers Southampton Hospital will promote the use of Water coolers in order to reduce plastic bottles usage by patients and staff.
Reusable Sharps Containers. HackensackUMC utilizes reusable sharps containers to reduce the disposal of plastic by incineration. The disposal of plastics may be harmful to the environment and may introduce hazardous toxins into the air. Reusable sharps containers reduce by 90% the number of containers that would have to be incinerated along with their contents. Annually, this eliminates an estimated 48,200 containers from incineration.

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