The Key Is Still in the Lock
I was at a local medical office for a routine checkup recently when something caught my eye. Mounted to the wall in the corner was a bright red sharps container, the kind used to safely dispose of needles and other biohazard materials. The thing was installed exactly right. It was mounted high on the wall, well out of reach of anyone who shouldn’t be touching it. It was secured to a bracket, not going anywhere. It bore a bright orange biohazard label, clearly communicating what it was and the danger it represented. A locking mechanism sat at the top, designed to prevent unauthorized access once the container reached capacity. ...