Enviornomental Safety and Health  Medical Waste  Medical waste
is defined as waste potentially contaminated with infectious
agents, human, or animal tissues, or body fluids, or "sharps".
Examples: Microbiological cultures, clinical specimens (urine,
feces, blood, etc.), all human and anatomical waste, all animal
carcasses except those containing radioactive materials,
contaminated animal bedding, all "sharps" not contaminated with
radioactive materials.   All laboratory wastes suspected of
being contaminated with potentially infectious materials must be
autoclaved. Autoclave bags (polypropylene) must be used.
Ordinary plastic bags will melt in the autoclave. All bags must
be secondarily contained in either a polypropylene tote or a
stainless steel tote.   Contaminated Disposable Glassware    1.
Decontaminate the glassware (e.g. autoclave, gas or chemical
methods).   2. Place in sturdy, sealable, cardboard box for
disposal.   3. Close the box and secure it with filament tape.
4. Dispose as General Waste  Pl