Medical Waste
Standards for Mailing Sharps Waste
The United States Postal Service requires anyone mailing sharps waste to use USPS-approved packaging. Here’s what that means. Packaging and transporting medical waste is under strict regulation and enforcement. Any facility that produces medical waste, whether it’s health care facilities, waste haulers, treatment and disposal companies, medical spas, and/or laboratories, must have a system in…
Read MoreArkansas Medical Waste Requirements
A peek at the regulations and requirements for medical waste disposal in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas’ medical waste disposal regulations and requirements are managed by the Arkansas Department of Health. The basic premise of these regulations are the same as anywhere else: the state says that medical waste shall be managed in a way…
Read MoreNational Blood Donor Month: Medical Waste Management at the Blood Bank
It’s National Blood Donor Month! Did you know that blood banks are required to follow a stringent set of rules when it comes to collecting, storing, and removing blood from their facilities? Read on to learn more about safe blood bank medical waste management. Did you know that National Blood Donor Month has been observed…
Read MoreHow Should You Dispose of Unused, Old, or Expired Inhalers?
How can patients safely dispose of a spent or expired inhaler? The answer largely depends on the medication in the inhaler and your local disposal regulations. There are many patients who rely on inhaled medication to control and treat a myriad of pulmonary diseases. An inhaler is a medical device used for delivering this type…
Read MoreAlaska Medical Waste Requirements
Medical waste disposal is regulated by the federal and state government. Here’s what happens in Alaska. There are several key categories of waste that are typically classified as ‘regulated’. Each category typically has special handling requirements that are usually state-specific. In Alaska, medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.…
Read MoreDo I Need An OSHA Certification?
In facilities that produce and store medical waste, employees may be required to have an OSHA certification. In an environment with dangerous hazards such as sharps waste and other regulated medical waste, proper training for handling and disposal is necessary to prevent the spread of infection. Medical waste is primarily regulated by state environmental and…
Read MoreAlabama Medical Waste Requirements
Medical waste disposal is regulated by federal and state government. Here’s what happens in Alabama. Medical waste or biohazardous wastes are more dangerous than household waste. Medical waste items contain bodily fluids, tissues, and sharps that possess pathogens that can cause disease. Regulations regarding medical waste disposal are in the hands of federal and state…
Read MoreBetter Medical Waste Management Resolutions
Here’s how medical waste producers can resolve to have a solid plan for optimal safety and regulation. With the new year upon us, it’s a good time for medical waste producers to reevaluate their areas and come up with safer, more effective processes for medical waste removal. For busy laboratories, medical offices, medical spas, tattoo…
Read MoreAmusement Parks & Medical Waste?
Many popular amusement parks have first aid stations, which means the need for medical waste removal services. Even on the best-planned vacations, emergencies happen. Did you know that many popular amusement parks have a first aid station for medical emergencies? With first aid stations comes medical waste, and that is why these fun destinations are…
Read MoreDiabetic Sharps Disposal At Home
At home medical waste, including what is produced from diabetic care is regularly placed into curbside trash, placing sanitation workers and custodial personnel at personal risk. Here’s what you need to know about safe diabetic sharps disposal. There are a countless number of people who have to treat themselves daily with needles and lancets to…
Read MoreWhat Is NOT Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste segregation and using properly marked containers is not only good practice, it’s economical and leads to less waste. Medical waste segregation deals with sharps waste, red bag waste, and general hazardous waste. While there are plenty of examples of what’s considered regulated medical waste under these categories, there is a gray area of…
Read MorePill Bottles and Prescriptions: Protection for Patients
If you have prescription bottles or any other materials that need to be properly destroyed and disposed of, our sister company, Legal Shred can help. Just like medical offices, pharmacies carry a lot of sensitive information in their computers. Every patient that fills a prescription at a pharmacy will have their name, date of birth,…
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