For those who administer flu vaccines, it’s time to think about a waste management solution for used needles and sharps. While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May. With flu season underway, many are headed to […]
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For some people, out of sight is out of mind. But, what exactly happens to all your organization’s medical waste once the containers are hauled away? Ever wonder what happens to medical waste once it’s picked up? Where does medical waste go once it is collected? More importantly, what are the risks associated with improper
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From the moment you generate medical waste, the disposal of that waste is ultimately your responsibility. If you run a facility that generates medical waste, then you should be familiar with local and federal laws that govern safe disposal. However, how medical waste is disposed of doesn’t just stop at the red bag or sharps
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If you generate medical waste, then you need an emergency cleanup and disposal plan. Safe disposal of medical waste is not only essential to maintaining the health and well-being of medical facilities and the communities they serve, it is also mandated by law. Regular disposal requires careful planning, and part of that planning includes a
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A (Brief) History of Medical Waste Removal Believe it or not, medical waste removal and disposal is still a rather new topic considering the hundreds of years behind medical treatments and innovation. We started realizing the need for proper medical waste removal when, in the late 1980s, beaches were being littered with disposed syringes,
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Properly classifying and reducing medical waste not only saves time, but money too. What percentage of your waste is considered medical waste? If your numbers are on the higher side, you may be classifying your waste incorrectly. This surplus of waste not only costs more money, but can lead to problems with compliance and safety.
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Dental Medical Waste: Extracted Teeth With World Smile Day just behind us, it’s a bit timely to discuss what happens to those extracted teeth at the dentist’s office. While the goal of dental health care is to keep your pearly whites intact, some conditions require that a tooth come out, and no, it’s not the
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Storing and disposing of dental amalgam waste is governed by a stringent set of laws. Part of a dentist’s job is emphasizing preventative care: brushing teeth twice a day, regular flossing, and visiting the dental chair twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups. Beyond the basic care, dentists also perform fillings, many made up
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How to Prepare for a Medical Waste Inspection Medical waste management and tracking began with the Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988. Although the Federal Government, EPA, and DOT provide some oversight of regulated medical waste storage, transportation and disposal, the majority of biohazard medical waste is regulated at the state level. In some instances
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Medical waste is produced within a number of industries, even those that are least expected, including airports, tattoo parlors and even barbershops. Aside from medical counterparts, hazardous waste is produced by facilities from the least expected places. Whether it’s airports or tattoo parlors, the less-common industries are still held to the same standards and regulations
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