What is the recommended method for cleaning up and disposing of broken glass or sharps contaminated with blood or body fluids in a dental clinic after a chemical/infection exposure event?
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Correct answer: Use forceps or a brush and pan; discard in a sharps container
Using mechanical tools prevents direct contact; contaminated sharps must go into puncture-resistant sharps containers for safe disposal according to infection control policy.
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