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Safe Storage & Disposal Chemotherapy waste is considered to be one of the most dangerous of the hazardous waste categories. This is simply because the drugs used in chemotherapy are designed to kill living cells and therefore, any waste can be toxic. Proper disposal is crucial because mistakes can lead to long term health risks…

Top Errors in the Disposal Process We all make mistakes. But when it comes to medical waste disposal, errors can be dangerous to people, animals and the environment, not to mention cause your facility to incur violations and fines. Here’s a look at the most common mistakes that people make during the medical waste disposal…

Top Priorities For Safe Disposal Pharmaceuticals are used by millions of people on a daily basis and are distributed by pharmacies, physicians, dentists, hospitals and other similar facilities. And while they are an important part of many medical treatments and can save lives, these drugs can do great harm, even cause death if they are…

Why Is it Important? Any organization that generates medical waste must have a compliance and safety training program. It’s vital to ensure that your facility remains compliant, but also that all staff members who handle, store, manage or dispose of waste are doing so properly. Training helps reduce the risk of injury and illness among…

Top Ways to Ensure Safety & Compliance Just like other medical facilities, your dental practice generates medical waste that must be managed, stored and disposed of properly to ensure compliance with OSHA mandates and to keep your staff and patients safe. Here are a few top ways to safely dispose of your waste while remaining…

The Ideal Time to Update Your Facility’s Safety Plans June is National Safety Month and it’s the perfect time to review and update your company’s safety protocols and ensure that everyone on your team is educated on the best safety practices. For healthcare organizations, a safe workplace is crucial, not just because of compliance mandates,…

Top Reasons to Keep it Local As a medical or healthcare organization, safe disposal of waste is crucial. Whether a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, dental practice–or any other type of facility, choosing a locally owned and operated medical waste disposal company offers many benefits that nationally owned chains don’t. Take a look: Staying Local Saves…

Do’s and Don’ts To Ensure Safe Disposal Did you know that there are close to one million needlestick injuries each year in the USA? These injuries are dangerous because they can expose the victim to various illnesses and diseases including Hepatitis B and C, AIDS, HIV and more. As a healthcare professional, it’s crucial that…

Key Considerations for Medical & Recreational Users It’s become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and throughout many parts of the world. Medical use of marijuana has been legalized in 35 states (including Florida) thus far and 18 states have legalized it for recreational use as well. The growth of the…

Are You In Violation? The RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) was established by the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee hazardous waste from cradle to grave. It includes oversight of the management, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. Every facility that generates this type of waste must comply with the RCRA and other regulations…