In a pathology lab, you likely know that the facility generates hazardous waste and biohazard waste that needs to be properly and legally disposed of.
Does Your Pathology Lab Properly Remove Hazardous & Biohazard Waste?
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Proper Hazardous Waste Disposal in a Laboratory Setting
There are three kinds of hazardous waste that are common to laboratories, none of which can be disposed of in the municipal waste stream, and all of which require RCRA compliant lab waste disposal.
Best Practices for Veterinarians to Remove Biohazardous Medical Waste
It’s not surprising that doctors’ offices and hospitals needs to properly and legally dispose of all the biohazardous materials generated in that facility. However, the exact same rules apply to veterinarians, yet many are not fully complying with the legal regulations surrounding that waste disposal. If you work in a veterinarian’s office, it is crucial that you comply with every law dealing with biohazardous material.
What Is Pathological Waste, and How Do I Dispose of It?
Defined as any type of waste consisting of human or animal body parts, Pathological waste is a regulated healthcare waste stream that must be collected and disposed of in line with state and federal regulations. Learn the best practice requirements that exist in your state for compliance and cost management.
What Happens after Medical Waste Disposal Companies Pick Up My Waste?
If you work with a medical waste disposal company, it’s easy to feel as if your part is done once that company completes your medical waste pickup. However, nothing could be further from the truth! As the generator of that medical waste, you are liable for the entire life of the waste. That is, until it is properly treated and disposed of, you are financially and legally on the hook if something happens with that waste. This is why medical waste disposal companies matter and why choosing one is so vitally important to your medical facility.
