• There have been a number of innovations in sharps disposal management to ensure safer work environments.
• Organizations are using enhanced safety methods to secure and encapsulate their sharps.
• Learn more about the collaboration between medical facilities and sharps container manufacturers here.

Better Sharps Waste Management

Medical innovations in sharps disposal are ongoing. And Post Medical is at the forefront of creating some of the newest, safest disposal tools available. Older sharps container systems rely on plastic levers and doors to store sharps until disposal. Even worse, plastic wall-mounted systems are easy to compromise by unwanted intruders seeking to divert medications or sharp material for a venal purpose. These traditional methods are now considered inefficient, unsafe, and insecure.

Discover the newest methods available when you explore medical innovations in sharps disposal management here.

1. Touchless Drop Designs

All of our sharps and needle disposal containers and cabinets feature a vertical drop design, where you don’t have to touch any part of the container to dispose of the item in your hand. This method results in minimal surface touches that reduce touch contamination and minimize the risk of tipping when the container is positioned on a countertop instead of mounted to the wall.

2. Solid Steel Wall-Mounted Cabinets and Table Top Covers

Several of Post Medical’s most popular innovations in sharps disposal feature the use of solid steel in our container accessories, including mounting brackets, tabletop covers, and secure wall-mounted sharps container cabinets. Compared to plastic enclosures and accessories, solid steel offers key benefits, such as:

• Visual Appeal: Our tabletop covers and wall-mounted enclosures are available in a variety of powder-coated colors, including Glacier White, Steel Grey, and Amber, enhancing the aesthetic of any office, public, or clinical environment.
• Secure Protection Against Diversion: Our solid steel backplates and four-point grommet system are designed to securely fasten wall-mounted cabinets, preventing forced removal and reducing the risk of diversion.
• Access-Controlled Enclosures: Unlike plastic enclosures, our 18-gauge or thicker solid steel key-lock housings provide robust access control, making them ideal for public and high-security environments.
• Protection: Our tabletop covers are expertly designed to secure containers, preventing tipping and hazardous spilling of contents.

3. Snap or Screw Container Closures

Workplace and public safety regulations have driven innovation in sharps disposal devices, promoting efficient methods to protect staff and foster a safer work environment. One of the ways you can enhance safety and customize your biohazard sharps containers is with your preferred choice of lid. We offer both snap and screw lid closures with benefits for every step of your sharps waste management process.

• Snap Lid: This lid style is designed to be resealable. Staff can open and close it throughout the shift as needed. It’s especially useful for organizations that utilize travel nursing and need to carry disposal containers with them.
• Screw Lid: The ratcheted lid design is made to be tamper-evident, as the lid offers a permanent sealing solution.

4. Single-Piece Container Construction

Post Medical’s single-piece molded containers revolutionize sharps disposal by eliminating the need for customer assembly, significantly reducing the risk of leaks or container failures associated with traditional multi-part designs. This streamlined, one-piece construction simplifies ordering, restocking, and installation processes, making it more efficient to integrate new containers into Post Medical’s enclosures and mounting accessories.

Choose the Best

At Post Medical, we’re passionate about medical innovations in sharps disposal. We strive to provide you with the best solutions to meet the needs of all medical facilities – large or small. Whether you operate a small veterinary clinic, tattoo parlor, public park, commercial real estate, a large hospital, or a home health nursing service, we’re here to help. Reach out to us today to discuss your specific needs and order the best containers and covers for your operations.