Which action is NOT part of sharps safety practices?

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Which action is NOT part of sharps safety practices?

Avoiding needle-stick injuries relies on handling sharps from the moment they’re used to the moment they’re disposed of. The correct safety practice is to place each used sharp directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container at the point of use, and to keep that container from overfilling. Never recap needles after use, because recapping can propel a contaminated needle toward you or others. Disposing of used sharps in regular trash is not part of safe practice; it creates a serious risk of injury and infection to anyone who handles the waste and is often against policy and law. By using a proper sharps container and following these steps, you reduce exposure and protect everyone in the environment.

Avoiding needle-stick injuries relies on handling sharps from the moment they’re used to the moment they’re disposed of. The correct safety practice is to place each used sharp directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container at the point of use, and to keep that container from overfilling. Never recap needles after use, because recapping can propel a contaminated needle toward you or others. Disposing of used sharps in regular trash is not part of safe practice; it creates a serious risk of injury and infection to anyone who handles the waste and is often against policy and law. By using a proper sharps container and following these steps, you reduce exposure and protect everyone in the environment.

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