Description

Justrite Biohazard Waste Can, 6 Gallon, Foot-Operated Self-Closing SoundGard™ Cover

Justrite’s Biohazard Waste Containers meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 for the segregation of infectious waste. Use them to store contaminated laundry as well as other regulated waste; however, not for the storage of sharps. Sturdy steel cans feature leakproof construction with foot-operated, self-closing lid. Simple, foot pedal operation opens the cover automatically to safely dispose of biohazard waste. Upon release of the pedal, the can cover closes quickly to reduce the risk of contamination. A biohazard bag is held securely around the circumference of the can top.

Optional label kit #25880 complies with California Health and Safety Code 118280 requiring warning labels to be visible from all sides of the container. Kit includes three labels and instructions.

• Safe, temporary collection of biological waste.
• Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 for segregation of infectious waste.
• Foot-operated, self-closing lid.
• Lessen disruptive closure noise with SoundGard™ models.
• Approved by FM Approvals and TUV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Justrite Biohazard Waste Can, 6 Gallon, Foot-Operated Self-Closing SoundGard™ Cover

How fire resistant is your Oily Waste Can?

• Justrite Oily Waste Cans (OWC) are manufactured galvanized steel a fire resistant material as required by OSHA 1926.252(e). But there is more to an OWC design than that. The OWC self-closing lid limits the inside of the OWC of the oxygen that is required to support combustion. The self-closing lid guards the contents from sparks or other heat sources. Oily rags can create an exothermic chemical reaction from the polymerization of oil drying in the absence of air. This is a chemical reaction known to start fires. Always store oily rags in an approved OWC.

• We discourage the use of liner bags in Oily Waste Cans (OWC). The liner can interfere with the OWC's lid fully closing. A liner can also create a path for an oxygen supply to the bottom of the can. Both conditions defeat the purpose the self-close lid and its ability to deprive the container of oxygen, which inhibits combustion.