In healthcare waste management guidelines enforced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), which standardized receptacle color is designated for the disposal of clinical biohazardous infectious waste (e.g., blood-soaked gauze, culture dishes, contaminated gloves)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Yellow container/bag with the international biohazard symbol

  1. Step 1: According to WHO and UAE national healthcare waste management regulations, yellow color-coded bags and rigid containers marked with the universal biohazard symbol are designated for infectious clinical waste.
  2. Step 2: Sharps must go into puncture-proof yellow rigid sharps containers.
Answer
Yellow container/bag with the international biohazard symbol.
Why not the others: 'Black bag' is designated strictly for non-hazardous general municipal waste; 'Blue bag' is used for clean recyclable paper and dry waste; 'Transparent clear bag' is used for clean hospital laundry.

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