Every time a phlebotomist clocks in for their shift, they notice that the sharps container on the tray is overflowing. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction to the situation?

a. they should pick out and discard the excess needles by hand until the unit can be sealed and replaced
b. they should throw it in the biohazard waste
c. they should remove the overflowing sharps container from the tray; replace it with an empty one for the shift, then return to the overflowing container for the next shift
d. they should report the safety violation to the supervisor