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AS/NZS 4261:1994

[Superseded]

Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications

Sets out requirements for reusable containers intended for the safe collection and transport of sharp items used in human and animal applications. Appendices include methods for determining handle integrity, impact resistance, integrity of the closure device and leakage, and resistance to penetration.
Published: 05/12/1994
Pages: 10
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Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Materials
5 Design and construction
5.1 Handle
5.2 Mouth of container
5.3 Closure device
5.4 Capacity indicator (fill line)
5.5 Cleanability
5.6 Safety aspects
6 Physical tests
6.1 Impact resistance
6.2 Resistance to penetration
6.3 Stability
7 Colour
8 Information to be provided by the manufacturer to the recycler or end-user (or both) at the time of purchase
9 Marking
Appendix A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Principle
A.3 Apparatus
A.4 Procedure
A.5 Report
Appendix B
B.1 Scope
B.2 Principle
B.3 Apparatus and materials
B.4 Procedure
B.5 Report
Appendix C
C.1 Scope
C.2 Principle
C.3 Apparatus
C.4 Test sample
C.5 Procedure
C.6 Report
Appendix D
D.1 Scope
D.2 Principle
D.3 Apparatus
D.4 Sample
D.5 Procedure
D.6 Report
Cited references in this standard
AS 1301.426s
Methods of test for pulp and paper, Method 426s: Thickness of single sheets of paper, paperboard and corrugated fibreboard
[Current]
Safety signs for the occupational environment
[Withdrawn]
Sterile hypodermic needles for single use
[Superseded]
Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
Content history
[Current]

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