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Guidelines for Safe Disposal With each new COVID-19 variant, more and more people across the country are getting tested. Testing is a top way to help stop the spread of the virus—especially since many are asymptomatic but can still give the virus to others. Healthcare facilities, pharmacies, clinics and testing sites are overloaded with folks…

Tips for a Successful Inspection OSHA inspections can happen at any time, and for most healthcare organizations, no matter how well your facility is run, it’s a nerve wracking experience that causes stress and can disrupt your staff. An inspection means that OSHA representatives are onsite, assessing your facility and looking for possible violations that…

  Safety & Compliance: What Your Facility Needs to Know Biohazardous waste, also called infectious waste, encompasses blood, body fluids, human cell lines and more. This category of medical waste is defined as any waste that is contaminated with potentially infectious agents or other materials that are deemed a threat to public health or the…

How It Works & Why Your Business Would Benefit Medical waste disposal is a key concern for companies, even those who generate a small amount of waste. Between safety guidelines and compliance mandates, there is a lot to be aware of when it comes to managing, storing and disposing of medical waste. A top way…

And why is it important? RCRA stands for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and it’s a federal law that was established in 1976. It’s purpose was to establish regulations and requirements for the safe disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. The law also created specific requirements for identifying and categorizing waste to ensure that…

Dental Hygienists Deserve Appreciation! Not many folks enjoy going to the dentist, but it’s a definite necessity to take care of your health—not just your oral health, but your overall health. Tooth decay and gum disease are factors that can have an adverse effect on your entire body, so regular cleanings and dental check-ups are…

Safe Disposal Impacts the Workplace: 4 Top Ways Following medical waste disposal regulations and protocols is a must for healthcare facilities. And while many professionals in the industry adhere to the processes of their organization, it’s possible you’ve never thought too much about the impact proper disposal has on the workplace environment and on the…

A Guide for Safe Disposal Tens of millions of people around the United States live with diabetes and are tasked not only with self care, but also with properly disposing of sharps. Many diabetics use a variety of items that can cause injury, illness or harm if accidental exposure occurs and because of this it’s…

Dangers of Improper Disposal Medical waste disposal is highly regulated and for good reason–there are numerous risks associated with doing it improperly, not the least of which is endangering humans, animals and the environment. Liquid medical waste, just like sharps and other types of hazardous waste, must be managed correctly and according to mandates set…

Here’s What You Need to Know Microblading, microstroking, 3D permanent brows and dermal cosmetics are all processes that are used to create permanent makeup. These cosmetic techniques fall into the same category as tattooing and therefore, the waste that is generated during the processes is considered medical waste. Artists who perform these tasks must not…