Clinical Waste Disposal
Clinical waste is defined in the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 and it means any waste which consists wholly or partly of:
- Human or Animal Tissue
- Blood, Bodily Fluids or Excretions
- Drugs or other Pharmaceutical Products
- Swabs or Medical Dressings
- Syringes, Needles or other Sharp Instruments (Sharps)
So as an employer with first aid facilities, as required by law, you will be producing Clinical Waste and as such you have a legal Duty of Care with regard to the disposal of such wastes.
Please read the very important information under Duty of Care, Waste Management Regulations and take just 10 minutes out to complete our Risk Assessment all of which will help you to understand the importance of choosing the right Washroom Services provider or Contact Elite for some expert advice.
Sharps Disposal Bins
Elite's range of sharps containers and disposal bins are designed for the safe storage and disposal of contaminated needles and medical sharps. All units are impenetrable and seepage proof with a self-locking final closure and conform to British Safety Standards. The range includes units for the disposal of non-medicinal sharps and sharps containing or contaminated with medicines.
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Soft Medical Waste Disposal (Swabs & Dressings)
Our Soft Medical Waste disposal bins provide a practical solution for both Elite Washroom Services and you as the producer of the controlled waste. The MEDINA medical waste bin has a 50 litre capacity and is specifically designed for the medical waste disposal of swabs and dressings. The unit has a large waste holding capacity while remaining compact, modern and attractive in design.
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Clinical Waste Disposal - The Law
Clinical Wastes are healthcare wastes that may prove hazardous to those that come into contact with them. There are stringent controls in place to ensure that clinical waste is managed safely and is recovered or disposed of without harming the environment or human health. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 it is unlawful to deposit, recover or dispose of controlled (including clinical) waste without the requisite Waste Management Licences, contrary to the conditions of a licence or the terms of an exemption, or in a way which causes pollution of the environment or harm to human health.
Contravention of waste controls is a criminal offence and carries a fine of up to £5,000! Section 34 of the Act, places people concerned with controlled (including clinical) waste under a Duty of Care to ensure that the waste is managed properly, recovered or disposed of safely and is only transferred to someone who is authorised to keep it.
Clinical Waste Disposal
Medical Sharps Disposal
Swabs & Dressings Disposal
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