Biohazardous Waste Room
Infection Prevention and Control - Infection Control
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3m 17s
Biohazardous Waste Room is needed to store all your biohazardous waste. The door must remain locked at all times. The door must have a positive latch which is a mechanism that the door closes automatically.
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