AS 4939:2001
Non-reusable personal use containers for the collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes

Standard No.

AS 4939:2001

Release Date

2001

Published By

Standard Association of Australia （SAA）

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AS 4939:2001

Scope

Sets out requirements for non-reusable personal use containers intended for the safe collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes. The containers are disposed of with their contents.

AS 4939:2001 Referenced Document

• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
• AS 1946 Sterile hypodermic needles for single use*， 2002-09-27 Update
• AS/NZS 1301 Methods of test for pulp and paper Method 460s: Statistical concepts used in pulp and paper testing*， 2007-08-06 Update
• AS/NZS 1301.426s Methods of test for pulp and paper, Method 426S: Paper and board — Determination of thickness, density and specific volume*， 2015-06-15 Update

AS 4939:2001 history

• 2001 AS 4939:2001 Non-reusable personal use containers for the collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes