Which item is NOT required on BDW containers at the point of generation?

• A. Universal biohazard symbol
• B. Identification as biomedical or infectious
• C. Date of generation
• D. Department name on every container

Answer: (D)

The essential idea here is that biomedical waste containers must be labeled to clearly show the hazard, what the waste is, and when it was produced so it can be handled, stored, and treated safely and in compliance with rules.

The department name on every container is not required. What is required is a universal biohazard symbol to indicate hazard, a clear identification that the waste is biomedical or infectious, and the date of generation so the waste isn’t stored too long and can be managed properly. The department that produced the waste may be tracked in other records, but it doesn’t have to appear on each container’s label.