Run Sharps Container Management — Free

Container Condition

Container is puncture-resistant and not damaged critical (required)

Check for cracks, holes, broken lids, deformation, or any condition that could allow sharps to protrude or escape.

Yes No N/A

Container is leak-proof on sides and bottom critical (required)

Verify the container shows no evidence of leakage, seepage, or fluid accumulation outside the container.

Yes No N/A

Biohazard labeling is present and legible critical (required)

Confirm the container is properly labeled with the biohazard symbol or otherwise clearly identified as regulated sharps waste.

Yes No N/A

Fill level is below the maximum fill line critical (required)

Inspect the container fill level. Sharps must not extend beyond the designated fill line or create a risk of hand contact during disposal.

Yes No N/A

Placement and Accessibility

Container is located at point of use or in the immediate area critical (required)

Confirm the sharps container is placed close to the procedure or disposal point and not in a distant or inconvenient location.

Yes No N/A

Container is mounted or positioned securely critical (required)

Verify the container is stable, not tipping, and mounted or placed so it will not fall or shift during use.

Yes No N/A

Container opening is accessible without hand entry critical (required)

Confirm the opening is unobstructed and can be used without reaching inside or compressing contents.

Yes No N/A

Container is not blocked by equipment, carts, or supplies critical (required)

Check that the container can be accessed immediately and is not hidden, obstructed, or placed behind movable items.

Yes No N/A

Disposal Practices

Only approved sharps are present in the container critical (required)

Verify the container does not contain non-sharps trash, paper waste, PPE, or other inappropriate materials.

Yes No N/A

No sharps are protruding above the fill line or from the opening critical (required)

Inspect for needles, blades, or other sharps that could be contacted during disposal or container replacement.

Yes No N/A

Container shows no evidence of improper disposal practices critical (required)

Look for items forced into the opening, overstuffing, recapping debris, or other unsafe disposal conditions.

Yes No N/A

Replacement and Corrective Action

Overfilled or damaged container is removed from service critical (required)

If the container is full, damaged, or otherwise unsafe, verify it has been closed, secured, and taken out of service for replacement.

Yes No N/A

Replacement container is available at the location critical (required)

Confirm a clean, compliant replacement container is available so disposal can continue without delay or unsafe temporary storage.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Sharps Container Management

Container Condition

Placement and Accessibility

Disposal Practices

Replacement and Corrective Action

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