Hazardous
Material Management
Infectious waste:
Uany waste
that has been contaminated with blood or body fluids is considered a biohazard waste
and is treated same
as the blood or body fluids.
Ubiohazardous
waste must be incinerated or autoclaved
Ua written
contract is required between the hospital and disposal company defining how biohazardous
waste will be
handled and discarded.
Chemical waste:
Uany hazardous
chemical waste must be handled, transported, and disposed of according to current EPA regulations.
