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When it comes to the storage of biohazardous medical waste, many medical practices and businesses unintentionally break the rules set forth by the Arizona Department of Environmental…
Category: Regulations
What Types of Waste Don’t Go in Red Bags?
Certain waste items should never be placed in a red bag. Red bags are reserved for biohazardous waste items only, including both liquid and solid biohazardous items….
What’s Allowed in Medical Waste Containers?
Regulated medical waste containers aren’t trash cans. You can’t just put anything in them. Only certain items should be disposed of in these special containers…
The Right Way to Handle Bulk Versus Trace Chemotherapy Waste
There is a great deal of confusion surrounding the handling and disposal of bulk and trace chemotherapy waste. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)…
Your OSHA Inspection Questions Answered
No matter how careful your organization is about adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, undergoing an inspection can be stressful. Is it…
Q&A: DOT Regulated Medical Waste Training
As someone who oversees the disposal of regulated medical waste, you’re familiar with the acronyms of a host of regulatory agencies, including the EPA, OSHA…
Dental Waste Disposal: How to Handle 6 Types of Dental Waste
A dental office is a busy place. Patients coming and going throughout the day. Cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals. All of that activity makes…
OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogens: 7 Must-Know Rules
If you’re responsible for handling medical waste as part of your job, you’ve probably come across the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The regulation is meant…
How to Prepare Biohazardous Medical Waste for Off-Site Treatment
In order to stay legal, you need to follow the guidelines for medical waste transportation when having your medical waste taken to a treatment facility….
Is Nitroglycerin Hazardous Waste?
It’s easy to get confused about the proper disposal of medicinal nitroglycerin due to the categorization of the drug. By definition, nitroglycerin is listed specifically…