Question

A hospital improperly disposes of infectious waste, leading to contamination of nearby soil and water sources. Which color-coded bag should this waste have been disposed of in?

Options

• Blue

• Yellow

• Black

• White

Answer 1

Yellow

Explanation:

Infectious waste should be disposed of in a yellow bag designated specifically for biohazardous materials such as contaminated syringes, bandages, or other objects that potentially spread infection. This colour code helps in the right and safe disposal of waste, hence preventing environmental contamination.