True or False: After decontaminating an area where a BBP exposure has occurred, you can throw your used PPE into the nearest trash can.

Answer

The correct answer is False. Used personal protective equipment (PPE) contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) is considered regulated biohazardous waste. It cannot be disposed of in standard municipal trash cans because this poses a serious risk of exposure and infection to others, including cleaning staff and the general public. Instead, used PPE must be properly discarded in designated biohazard containers or bags according to OSHA standards and facility safety protocols.