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Different types of medical waste require different disposal techniques to ensure that any infectious materials cannot contaminate or spread to other areas. Compliance Training & Consulting Florida Exposure to chemical compounds that are present in some medical waste can lead to the deterioration of the immune system. If used syringes are not properly disposed of, and pierce the skin, it could potentially lead to the pierced individual contracting an infection, such as HIV. In all workplaces where medical procedures are undertaken, it is important to have clearly marked waste disposal units. This waste includes, but is not limited to needles, discarded blood products, used bandages and any bodily fluids used for testing purposes. It is important to understand the distinction between anatomical and pathological waste. While both are wastes derived from the human body, pathological wastes are unique in that these are typically samples of tissues that are examined in a laboratory setting to understand the nature of the disease or affliction from which a patient suffers. For the most part, pathological waste refers to very small tissues sections and body material derived from biopsies or surgical procedures that are then examined in the lab. Anatomical wastes are typically distinguished as recognizable human organs, tissue and body parts, and may require special treatment under some state regulations. For nearly a half-century Biomedical Waste Services has helped hospitals, doctor's offices, dental offices, and medical organizations of all sizes collect, process, and dispose of their regulated and sensitive waste.