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June is National Safety Month!
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,…
Read MoreBenefits of Working with a Local Medical Waste Company
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…
Read MoreFour Things to Know About Sharps Disposal
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…
Read MoreSafe Disposal of Cannabis Waste
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…
Read More5 Top RCRA Compliance Violations
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…
Read MoreSafe Management & Disposal of Medical Waste in Blood Banks
The Importance of Proper Disposal Blood banks across the country collect, test, store and manage blood and blood products that have been donated to aid patients who need it. In the process of collecting, testing and storing blood, there is always a risk of exposure to infectious pathogens and a certain amount of medical waste…
Read MoreLiquid Medical Waste in Hospitals
Handling & Disposing of Liquid Waste Hospitals generate large amounts of medical waste on a daily basis–including liquid medical waste that is contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids. This waste must be handled, stored and disposed of properly to avoid accidental exposure to staff, patients and visitors. Types of Liquid Medical Waste Generated by…
Read MoreMedical Waste From Laboratories
Management & Safe Disposal Clinical laboratories perform tests on specimens to help physicians diagnose and treat conditions, diseases and illnesses. These specimens are most commonly blood or tissue samples collected from the patient. Whether the laboratory is within the physician’s office, a hospital-based facility or an independent entity, all labs within the United States are…
Read MoreTop 8 Ways to Improve Waste Management & Compliance
What Every Medical Waste Generator Needs to Know Hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices– no matter what size your facility is or how much medical waste you generate, managing your waste and remaining compliant can be challenging. It’s crucial to stay up-to-date with local, state and federal guidelines for waste storage and disposal to protect your organization…
Read MoreMedical Waste Disposal: Pick-Up vs. Mail-Back?
Which Service is Right For Your Business? As a medical waste generator, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all medical waste in your facility is managed, stored and disposed of properly. Doing so is key to remaining compliant, which in turn allows you to avoid hefty fines and violations that could damage your organization. Medical…
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