Function Specific Training. Certain types of medical waste require special treatment and packaging Sharps Require sharps containers Pathological waste.
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Function Specific Training
Certain types of medical waste require special treatment and packaging
Sharps
• Require sharps containers
Pathological waste
• Requires incineration
• Requires special labeling to ensure incineration
Trace-chemotherapeutic waste
• Requires incineration
• Requires special labeling to ensure incineration
Regulated Medical Waste Sharps
Sharps• Needles
• Scalpels
• Broken capillary tubes
• Broken glass
• Anything that can puncture
Requirements
• Must be placed in a sharps container prior to being packaged to prevent exposure
• Lids must be secured ensure the sharps are properly contained for shipment
• No liquids should be in the sharps containers
Regulated Medical Wastes Requiring Incineration
Pathological Waste
• Organs
• Tissues
• Animals
• NO FULL HUMAN REMAINS
Requirements
• Must be properly labeled for incineration
• Typically packaged in disposable containers (cardboard boxes or fiber drums)
• No free flowing liquids
Trace-chemotherapeutic waste
• IV bags, gowns, gloves and other disposable items
Certain wastes are not acceptable as regulated medical waste
• Complete human remains.
• Compressed gas cylinders, canisters, inhalers and aerosol cans.
• Medical devices containing mercury.
• Pharmaceutical wastes.
• Bulk chemotherapeutic wastes.
• Chemicals.
• Hazardous waste.
• Radioactive waste.
Regulated medical waste requires specific markings and
labels
Regulated medical waste packaging requires the following:
• Inner packaging
• Outer packaging
• Liners tied of securely
• Lids and tops secured
• Proper labels and markings
• ContainmentNo leaking containers
Regulated medical waste containment requires two
layers of packaging
• Inner Packaging• Outer packaging
Regulated medical waste inner packaging
• Inner Packaging Red bag liners (usually provided by
transporter) Require US DOT compliance
ASTM D 1922 and ASTM D 1709 Certified Impact and tear resistance
Regulated medical waste outer packaging
Bulk versus non-bulk
Non-bulk
• Boxes, reusable tubs, containers less than 119 gallons in size
Bulk
• Roll off containers or large carts in excess of 119 gallons
Regulated medical waste label and marking requirements
include:• Biohazard symbol Acceptable in place of the
infectious substance label (29CFR 1910.1003(g))
• UN3291
• Transporter Information
• Generator Information
• Emergency Number
Instructions for the proper
packaging of regulated medical
waste boxes
Instructions for the proper
packaging of regulated
medical waste
reusable containers
What is acceptable in RMW containers?
If medical waste containers are not packaged properly
If regulated medical waste containers are
improperly packaged, they will be
rejected by the transporter. The
containers must be properly marked,
labeled, and sealed. The generator must
repackage the containers for the next
scheduled pick up.
Shipping of medical waste requires proper shipping papers
Shipping papers are also often referred
to as manifests. This document
ensures that the waste is properly
characterized, shipped, and treated
from the point of generation to the
ultimate disposal of the material.
Below is a sample of a medical waste manifest
The generator section identifies who generated the regulated medical waste, and how much medical waste was shipped
The generator’s certification confirms that the shipping papers are correct and properly identify
the quantities and materials that are shipped.
The transporters certify that they have received the materials as described in
the generator section.
The destination or treatment facility confirms the receipt and processing of
the regulated medical waste.
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