The inner bag of contaminated laundry must be what type?

• A. Hot Water Soluble
• B. Heat resistant
• C. Opaque
• D. Puncture-proof

Answer: (A)

When handling contaminated laundry, the goal is to minimize exposure during the transfer and washing process. The inner bag being hot water soluble means it will dissolve in the hot wash cycle, releasing the contaminated contents into the machine rather than requiring staff to manually handle or transfer the laundry. This design reduces contact with contaminated material and lowers the risk to workers.

If the inner bag were heat resistant or puncture-proof, it would stay intact and keep the contents contained, which could increase the need for additional handling and potential exposure. Opaque wouldn’t address the exposure risk during laundering either. So, hot water soluble is the best fit because it enables decontamination to occur as part of the washing process itself.