Question

Which of the following examples illustrates an UNSAFE technique for disposing of contaminated sharps?

1) Placing the sharps in a puncture-proof container
2) Throwing the sharps in the regular trash
3) Burning the sharps in an open fire
4) Recycling the sharps in a designated sharps container

Answer 1

Throwing the sharps in the regular trash is an unsafe technique for disposing of contaminated sharps.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided, throwing the sharps in the regular trash is the unsafe technique for disposing of contaminated sharps out of the given examples.

It is important to properly dispose of contaminated sharps to prevent injuries and the spread of diseases.