Medical Waste
Dental Medical Waste: X-Ray Fixer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authority over matters concerning hazardous waste disposal. But what exactly is hazardous waste in the dental industry? If dentists still use analog x-ray machines, then x-ray fixer is high on the list.
Read MoreDental Medical Waste: Amalgam Disposal
Dental amalgam disposal and storage is governed by a stringent set of laws. Part of a dentist’s job is emphasizing preventative care: brushing teeth twice a day, regular flossing, and visiting the dental chair twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups. Beyond basic care, dentists also perform fillings, many made up of amalgam. By…
Read MoreDental X-Ray Waste
Medical waste removal plans are a bit more complicated when it comes to dealing with a popular and necessary dental diagnostic tool: x-rays. Medical waste producers, including hospitals, private practice offices and dental facilities must have a medical waste removal plan to keep staff and patients safe, healthy, and free from contamination. This process includes…
Read MoreExtracted Teeth Aren’t Just for the Tooth Fairy: How Dental Offices Have to Handle Extracted Teeth
It’s not the tooth fairy that takes your teeth at the dentist’s office. While the goal of dental health care is to keep your pearly whites intact, some conditions require that a tooth come out, and no, it’s not the Tooth Fairy that comes to take them away. According to the CDC, extracted teeth that…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: Dental Offices
Dental offices have a specific set of rules for medical waste. Here’s the basics. Medical waste management is considered one of the more ecological challenges that modern society faces today, but for certain facilities and businesses that must deal with regulated medical waste (RMW), knowing how to properly dispose and remove these materials is a…
Read MoreFebruary Blog Round-Up: Medi-spas, Barbershops, and Tattoo Parlors
Here’s what you missed this month on the Red Bags blog.
Read MoreSafe, Effective Medical Waste Disposal for Tattoo Parlors
When you think about the kinds of places that generate medical waste, a tattoo shop might not be the first place you picture. Medical waste disposal isn’t a compliance issue that is strictly tied to the healthcare community. While we may associate medical waste with hospitals, medical labs, doctors’ offices, or long-term care facilities, there…
Read MoreMedical Waste Requirements for Medical Spas and Technicians: Laser Hair Removal
While performed in a spa-setting, laser hair removal is actually considered a medical procedure. Here’s what medical spas need to know. Laser hair removal is a popular medical spa treatment to help clients remove unwanted hair because of its long-lasting effects. While performed in a spa-setting, laser hair removal is actually considered a medical procedure…
Read MoreBarbershops and Medical Waste? The Hazardous Truth
Medical waste is produced within a number of industries, even those that are least expected, including airports, tattoo parlors and even barbershops. Aside from medical counterparts, hazardous waste is produced by facilities from the least expected places. Whether it’s airports or tattoo parlors, the less-common industries are still held to the same standards and regulations…
Read MoreBotox, Dysport, and Medical Spa Injectables: Compliance Under Medical Waste Laws
Botox or Dysport, which are designed to treat lines and wrinkles, are most certainly considered medical waste. Here’s why.
Read MoreMedical Spas: What OSHA, HIPAA, and Medical Waste Requirements Say
While not your typical spa, med spas offer a place for rejuvenation and relaxation with a little bit more. These facilities are held to the same laws of any other medical waste generator, and here’s why…
Read MoreAre Soiled Linens Considered Medical Waste?
Sharps, surgical instruments, and red bag waste are all held to the same laws for medical waste disposal, but what about soiled linens? Medical waste segregation and using properly marked containers is not only good practice, it’s economical and leads to less waste. Medical waste segregation deals with sharps waste, red bag waste, and general…
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