After placing the contaminated bag in the gash bag, what should you do to the air?

• A. Expel the air
• B. Seal the bag
• C. Inflate
• D. Compress and hold

Answer: (A)

Removing the air from inside the outer bag is about controlling any contaminated air and preventing it from spreading when the bag is handled. By expelling the air, you reduce the internal pressure and minimize the chance that contaminants will be forced out as you move or seal the bag. This makes containment safer. Sealing without removing air could trap air and contaminants inside; inflating would raise internal pressure and risk rupture; compressing and holding doesn’t remove air and still allows potential leakage.