Question

Which of these are classified as hazardous materials? Check all of the boxes that apply.

radiation

hospital food

used syringes

sterile surgical tools

Answer 1

- [x] radiation — hazardous (radiological material; requires special handling, shielding and regulatory controls)
- [ ] hospital food — not normally hazardous (unless heavily contaminated with infectious/bloody material, then local rules may apply)
- [x] used syringes — hazardous (sharps/biohazard; must go in approved sharps containers and be handled as regulated medical waste)
- [ ] sterile surgical tools — not hazardous when sterile/unused (if used or contaminated with blood/tissue they become biohazardous/sharps and must be handled accordingly)

Note: specific classifications and disposal rules vary by jurisdiction and facility policies.