The biohazard necessities

There are an estimated 16 billion injections administered globally each year, and not all of the used syringes and needles end up properly disposed of, creating risks of injury and infection, as well as opportunities for reuse, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

A person who experiences a needlestick injury from a needle used on an infected patient has a 30 percent risk of becoming infected with Hepatitis B, a 1.8 percent risk of Hepatitis C and a 0.3 percent risk of HIV. You can avoid costly citations and prevent harmful exposure by practising proper use of waste containers and biohazard