How should you handle contaminated laundry?

How should you handle contaminated laundry?

• A. Shake laundry to remove debris
• B. Put it in regular trash
• C. Carry with bare hands
• D. Place contaminated items in a leak-proof bag

Answer: (D)

Contaminated laundry must be contained to prevent spreading pathogens. Placing it in a leak-proof bag keeps moisture and germs contained and protects anyone who handles the items from exposure. Handle the bag with appropriate barriers (like gloves) and keep it closed until it’s processed. Shaking the laundry can aerosolize contaminants, carrying with bare hands risks direct contact, and tossing contaminated items into regular trash fails to contain the material and endangers others.

Contaminated laundry must be contained to prevent spreading pathogens. Placing it in a leak-proof bag keeps moisture and germs contained and protects anyone who handles the items from exposure. Handle the bag with appropriate barriers (like gloves) and keep it closed until it’s processed. Shaking the laundry can aerosolize contaminants, carrying with bare hands risks direct contact, and tossing contaminated items into regular trash fails to contain the material and endangers others.