Medical waste is a hazardous material that requires proper handling and disposal to prevent the spread of infections and diseases. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set standards for medical waste management to protect workers and the...
If your business generates medical waste in California, there are many regulations you need to comply with. From the collection of the waste, storage, treatment, and final disposal, your business has “cradle-to-grave” responsibility for processing your medical...
Healthcare facilities, and other qualifying facilities in other industries, must abide by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. This Standard seeks to protect workers from occupational hazards that result from being exposed to potentially infectious pathogens. The...
Any business that generates medical waste is subject to federal, state, and local regulations. This applies to facilities such as doctor offices, dentist offices, veterinary clinics, and laboratories. How your staff handles and disposes of medical waste is your...
There are many agencies that medical facilities have to answer to. From medical waste handling and disposal regulations to required annual OSHA training, it can be overwhelming to stay on top of all the federal, state, and local laws. HIPAA is yet another body of...