Safe SHARPS Removal Service
People using needles, blades and other SHARPs need a way to safely dispose of them. Without a convenient way to safely dispose of needles and blades, people may throw them in the garbage, or on the ground. Improperly disposing needles, syringes, blades and other SHARPS may pose a risk of accidental pricks, and a significant health and safety risk.
How Our SHARPs Removal Service Works
At Lifetime Pest Control, we streamline our SHARPs disposal service for easy implementation across your facility while following strict standards for biohazardous waste disposal. Here’s what you can expect from our service:
- Consultation: Our experts work with your organization to assess your premises. This step ensures the optimal number of containers will be used and properly placed.
- Installation: Following your consultation, our team will install specialized SHARPs containers at predetermined sites within the facility or property.
- Removal: We return at scheduled intervals for timely removal to ensure proper disposal of necessary SHARPs waste. The frequency of removal is adjustable based on the volume of waste collected, ensuring a responsive service to your changing needs.
- Disposal: Once removed from the premises, our team disposes of the SHARPs in accordance with provincial health and environmental regulations.
- Education: Throughout our service, we provide reports and necessary documentation for our processes, including information regarding waste segregation.
The Importance Of Lifetime Pest Control’s SHARPS Removal Services
Why Needles Are Used In A Public Setting
There are many medical conditions that involve the use of needles to deliver medication; diabetes is the most common, but sufferers of cancer or arthritis may also require injections. The importance of safe needle disposal can be essential in these situations, as individuals will need a safe space to dispose of their used needles once they have administered their medication.
Dangers Of Not Having A SHARPS Bin Service
- Unsafe for employees, cleaners/custodial staff and customers/property visitors
- Dangerous pokes or cuts from disposed needles can result in: tetanus, hepatitis B and C, and HIV
Benefits Of A SHARPS Bin Removal Service
- A safe place for disposal of needles and other SHARPS.
- Safety for your employees and customers.
- Professional service by a provider means less risk of cross contamination or blood borne illnesses.
- Our SHARPS containers are leak-proof, puncture-resistant and labelled with a universal biohazard symbol.
- Most facilities are not well equipped and trained to deal with biohazard waste. Lifetime Pest Control’s service specialists are professionally trained to safely dispose of any biohazard waste.
- Waste is safely disposed of through government regulated facilities with our Government Registered Service.
Commonly Disposed SHARPS Materials
- Needles
- Syringes
- Scalpels
- Suture Needles
- X-Acto Knives
- Boxcutter Blades
- Razor Blades