Broken glass procedures in place (including blood tubes)
Broken glassware must not be handled directly by hand but must be removed by gloved hands and mechanical means such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps.
Separate containers must be used if broken glass is non-hazardous or contains biological hazards, for example contaminated blood.
Plastic ware should be substituted for glassware whenever possible.
References:
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories. HHS Publication No. (CDC) 21- 1112, 5th Edition.
- NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. April 2019.
- MSU Biosafety Manual.
- MSU Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan.
- MSU Chemical Hygiene Plan 2.4 (c)
- MSU Waste Disposal Guidance
Corrective actions:
Broken Glass Containers
- Non-hazardous non-contaminated broken glass: Container should be labeled “Broken Glass Only’ and will be picked up by MSU custodial services during their routine trash
- Hazardous broken glass should be placed in sharps containers and must be disposed of via the MSU EHS as hazardous waste. To request pickup fill out a Hazardous Waste Pickup Request on the EHS Safety Portal.