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Top Three Ways to Get in Big Trouble As a professional in the healthcare industry, it’s critical to ensure that your facility follows the regulations set forth by OSHA and your local and state government. But when you’re running a busy organization, it’s easy to let certain regulations slip or to become complacent on rules…

And what belongs in the red bag? Although most medical facilities spend their share of time training staff members about proper disposal of waste materials, it may surprise you to know that many items that don’t belong still end up in the red bag. And, it’s not uncommon for items that should be discarded in…

What you need to know to protect your business As the owner of a tattoo parlor, you’re no doubt well aware of the danger of needles and the risks involved with improperly discarding them. But it’s also critical for you to not only know and understand the mandates dictated by OSHA when it comes to…

Sharps Waste or not? When it comes to needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors, scalpels and any other sharp objects that can prick or cut the skin—the protocol for disposal is widely understood. These items, deemed by the medical industry as sharps, have their own approved waste disposal containers. But what about glass in your medical practice…

Top rules to follow to reduce risk As a medical professional you are well aware of the risks associated with sharps, needles and other materials used in your practice. Reducing the potential for exposure via an accidental prick, cuts or other forms of contact is key to protecting your staff, your patients, the environment and…

Improperly disposing of medical waste can cause the following diseases As a healthcare professional or provider, you know how important it is to properly dispose of medical waste—but did you know that when improperly handled, biomedical waste could cause several diseases? The World Health Organization has reported that the pathogens that exist within medical waste…

Key Considerations for safety As we near the end of Hurricane season all of us would like to breathe a sigh of relief. And while this year was not an easy one, it’s comforting to know that we’ll soon be closing the books on the season and can look forward to the holidays. But after…

Most common violations in healthcare facilities If you’re the one tasked with managing the disposal of medical waste in a healthcare facility, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your organization follows the regulations mandated by your state. Because there are many different rules and OSHA guidelines, remaining compliant can be a confusing task, and many…

Facts & Best Practices for Veterinary Waste Veterinary clinics and pet hospitals are faced with many of the same regulations as medical practices when it comes to properly disposing of waste materials. As the owner of your practice, or the manager responsible for handling waste disposal, understanding and abiding by all the state and federal…

Managing it safely and in compliance Just like all medical waste, there are specific requirements, safety procedures and compliance issues related to Chemotherapy waste. For clinics, treatments centers and other healthcare providers, it’s critical to maintain safe practices when providing chemotherapy to patients to ensure that any waste is disposed of properly—read on to learn…