Sharpsafe Sharps Containers: Are Your Containers Compliant to the New Standards?
30 June 2024
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When it comes to sharps disposal and storage, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are paramount. Therefore, it’s essential that containers meet the latest standards. At Sharpsafe, we are dedicated to maintaining our containers in alignment with the evolving standards set by regulatory bodies.
The Essence of Compliance with New Standards
Sharps containers that conform with new standards provide suppliers, healthcare professionals and the general public the following benefits:
• Ensured Safety: Container standards are often updated to incorporate the latest safety measures and technologies. Compliance with these standards helps prevent accidents and injuries with long term health consequences. It also safeguards the well-being of workers and those who handle or transport sharps containers and their accompanying sharps waste.
• Assured Quality: New container standards often incorporate advancements in materials and design that enhance durability and reliability. Compliant containers are less likely to experience structural failures, ensuring the integrity of the container even when stressed under conditions such as autoclaves.
• Cost Savings: Investing in brands that consistently updates tooling and testing to meets standards may also provide cost savings by reducing the need for switching costs.
• Environmental Benefits: New standards requires manufacturers to consider the Life Cycle Assessment of the product produced such that it minimises the impact on green house gas emissions & carbon footprint.
• Futureproofing: As standards evolve, businesses will be better positioned to adapt to changes and maintain a competitive edge by choosing brands that stay ahead of the industry requirements pioneer greater safety and sustainability.
Latest Changes for Sharps Containers Standards
At Sharpsafe, we make sure our sharps containers will adhere to the latest changes introduced to the existing standards for these products. The AS 23907-2023, which is specifically adapted for Australia from ISO 23907-2:2019, features standards that will make sharps containers more durable, more sustainable, more functional, and safer.
The colour definition of sharps containers, for one, has been updated to allow recycled polymers to be maximised in producing them. This specific change aims to reduce the amount of virgin plastic that enters the national supply chain in Australia. The penetration resistance of sharps containers, additionally, has been increased from 12N to 20N.
Sharps containers have also been introduced with functional parts to simplify their opening, which can be deemed helpful for those who have their hands full of disposable items. Lastly, the temporary closure of sharps containers can be easily re-opened with one hand. This standard meets the safety requirements of the apertures and closures.
Staying vigilant about container compliance with new standards is a responsible and strategic choice for us at Sharpsafe. It contributes to safety, quality, regulatory adherence, and overall operational efficiency. Regularly assessing our containers for compliance can help us you meet your objectives and build a solid foundation for your operation, especially if you are handling sharps waste.
