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Discarded GLP-1 Needles Are Injuring Sanitation Workers
Original: GLP-1 Needles Tossed in the Trash Are Injuring Sanitation Workers https://gizmodo.com/glp-1-needles-tossed-in-the-trash-
Used needles from injectable GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs are increasingly ending up in household trash, and sanitation workers are getting stuck by them on the job. The needle sticks can injure workers and expose them to infection, prompting renewed calls for people to dispose of sharps in proper containers rather than regular garbage.
Why now: The rapid rise in GLP-1 drug use has created a new wave of improperly discarded injectables, creating an overlooked workplace safety problem.
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- GLP-1 Needles Tossed in the Trash Are Injuring Sanitation Workers https://gizmodo.com/glp-1-needles-tossed-in-the-trash-are-injuring-sanitation-workers-2000818986 # Health # Science # Safety · gizmodo@robot.villas · 1
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