subject: Why Health Facilities Need Bio Hazard Bags [print this page] State regulations in the US lay out the process for disposal of biological wastes. Any violation would attract heavy penalties, so it is essential for medical centers to adhere to the regulations and make sure that these guidelines are not violated.
Increased awareness about the environment has ensured people are careful about waste disposal and try their best to not pollute their surroundings. Wastes come in many different kinds including biological wastes.
Biological wastes must be disposed of in appropriatebio hazard bagsthat are specifically designed for discarding items that can cause health hazards. State and federal regulations often govern and clearly indicate the process for disposal of biological wastes. Not adhering to these regulations could lead to severe penalization.
Wound care dressings need to be discarded in bags of high density that are tear resistant and can withstand the weight and impact of multiple grams. Star sealed bottom bags are also available and have extra strength to help control infection by holding contents that might be contaminated and prevent them from polluting the environment. The biohazard symbol is often put on these bags to warn others about the contents of the bag. Tear resistance is a unique feature of these bags and makes sure the belongings of the bag do not spill out. Garbage liners made of low density are also available and can be used to line boxes used for dumping biological waste.
Emergency rooms located in hospitals house people suffering from all types of ailments are often prone to infections or diseases spreading, so proper caution must be taken. Care such as disposing of linens into high density bags of adequate thickness is one way hospitals ensure safety and cleanliness. The bags are properly labeled with warnings printed in dual languages of English and Spanish.
Transfer bags used for transporting specimens collected from patients to the labs are another way to take caution. Tamper evident transport bags havean outside pouch for paperwork to be kept. Additionally, some specimen transfer bags have reclosableseals allowing the bag to be opened and closed easily.
Water soluble bagsare available for handling contaminated laundry that has been used by sick individuals in hospitals or in industries for cleaning soiled uniforms. These bags help in containing pathogens and body fluids that may be carrying disease. Made out of soluble material, these bags completely dissolve when water is heated up to a particular temperature. The bags cause no damage to the washing equipment or the sewer system into which the water is drained.
