Sharps Compliance announced the essay topic for its scholarship contest for the Fall 2021 semester. Sharps’ semi-annual contest awards $1,500, $1,000, and $750 scholarships to first, second, and third prize winners, respectively. Any student enrolled in a college or university studying a healthcare-related field may submit an essay and application to [email protected]
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In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on pet care – 30% of that total was for veterinary care and services. In 2018, a New York Times article reported that pet owners “spend $9,000 to more than $13,000 for medical treatments over their pets’ lifetimes.” Animals are living longer because they benefit from better nutrition and better healthcare, but a longer lifespan makes them more susceptible to age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.
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The DOT separates hazardous materials into nine different categories or “hazard classes.” They are defined by specific hazardous properties and have distinct regulatory requirements for packaging, markings, and labels. Keep reading for a general summary of those properties.
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Every day we make decisions on safe storage practices that you probably don’t even think about. Those common-sense practices used at home can be applied to hazardous material storage. It’s critical that everyone follows safe procedures for storing waste.
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Across the country, state governments, hospitals, and other authorized collectors are working with industry partners to raise awareness about safe prescription drug disposal and offer convenient disposal options. Sharps Compliance has been a leader in the effort to help communities offer more opportunities for safe and secure prescription drug disposal since 2014.
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