Safe storage and disposal of clinical sharps is an important part of waste management in healthcare and aesthetic settings.
Initial Medical's Eco Sharps Bin is designed to provide a secure storage solution for used sharps, while supporting clinics with their waste management processes.
The Eco Sharps Bin is made from puncture-resistant plastic to minimise the risk of needlestick injuries associated with the handling and disposal of used sharps.
The container features a sealed lid and disposal door. Once items have been placed inside, the design prevents access to the contents through the disposal opening.
Initial Medical states that the containers are designed in line with current guidance.
The Eco Sharps Bin is available in a range of sizes, from 0.5 litres through to 32 litres.
Having different capacity options allows clinics to select a container appropriate to their individual waste requirements and workflow.
Initial Medical can also provide colour-coded signage to accompany the bins.
Clinics that are unsure which size would be most suitable for their requirements can contact the Initial Medical team for advice.
Each Eco Sharps Bin is made from at least 40% recycled plastic.
This forms part of Initial Medical's wider focus on environmental considerations within its products and operational solutions.
Initial Medical provides healthcare and infectious waste management services in the UK, alongside infection control products and healthcare waste management solutions.
The company is ISO 9001:2015 accredited and uses technology within its operations to provide service traceability and electronic waste documentation.
Initial Medical also holds ISO 45001:2018 accreditation for occupational health and safety and ISO 14001:2015 environmental accreditation.
For further information about the Eco Sharps Bin, contact the Initial Medical team on 0808 304 7411 or visit: