What type of materials is a biohazard bag designed to hold?

A biohazard bag is specifically designed to hold materials that are potentially infectious or pose a health risk, such as bodily fluids, used sharps, or contaminated items. The primary purpose of these bags is to manage waste that could transmit pathogens or cause infections in healthcare settings.

Items that lack sharp edges, such as used gloves, dressings, or anything else that might be contaminated but does not pose a risk of puncturing or cutting, fit well within the intended use for biohazard bags. This allows for safe disposal while preventing exposure to healthcare workers and others who may handle the waste.

In contrast, glass items can create sharp hazards and are typically disposed of in specially designed containers to prevent injury. Liquid chemicals and electronic waste also require specific disposal methods rather than being disposed of in biohazard bags, as they do not fall under the classification of biological hazards. Therefore, the correct understanding of what biohazard bags are meant to hold relates directly to materials that do not have sharp edges and are considered potentially infectious or biohazardous.