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Laboratories are mandated to follow specific rules regarding industry specific waste disposal. Several hundred thousand people are working in laboratories, which are places where myriad…
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What to Do When You Come Across Medical Waste
Do you know what steps to take when you come across medical waste? Though there are laws mandating proper handling and disposal of medical waste,…
Do You Need Special Gloves to Handle Medical Waste?
The Office of Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) states that gloves must be used whenever biohazardous waste is handled. Donned gloves prevent direct contact with…
Tips For Buying a Sharps Disposal Container
A container for sharps waste to be used during storage and/or disposal must follow certain guidelines. Unlike household waste, improperly disposed sharps waste can cause…
Why Are Medical Waste Disposal Bags Red?
Have you ever wondered why many institutions put medical waste in distinctively red bags or red waste containers? First, you should know that several law…
The DEA is Taking Back Unwanted & Expired Prescription Drugs
CALL: (800) 882-9539 or Visit: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ To Find a Location Near You On April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration…
OSHA Compliance for Tattoo Parlors
Tattoo parlors and artists are mandated by law to adhere to regulations for their own good and their clients. A lot of people are already…
Why Do Some Medical Waste Companies Assess a Fuel Charge?
A very common practice in the medical waste industry is to put a low monthly price on the front page of the contract and have…
10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Medical Waste Service Contract
Don’t get locked into a bad deal. Ask these questions before signing a medical waste service contract, whether it’s with a new vendor or not….
All Medical Waste Transportation Companies are Not the Same
Let’s examine the facts. In Arizona, there are about a dozen businesses that are licensed by ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) to transport medical…