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Talking Sharps Disposal on American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Proper care and handling of sharps are critical to prevent needlestick injuries and blood-borne diseases from spreading. Celebrate American Diabetes Association Alert Day with sharps disposal education.
Read MoreElectronic Manifests for Hazardous Waste Tracking
To help modernize the archaic paper method for hazardous waste tracking in the U.S., the agency developed a new electronic manifest form.
Read MoreNew EPA Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Rules Coming Out in December
The EPA is implementing a new rule on management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreDangers of Lithium Batteries and How to Properly Dispose
Here’s a closer look at the dangers of lithium batteries and how to properly dispose of them to avoid risks.
Read MoreRed Bags December Blog Round Up – December 2018
ICYMI: Here’s a quick rundown of the topics we’ve been discussing over on the Red Bags blog in December.
Read MoreMedical Waste Segregation Series: Red Sharps Containers vs. Red Bags
Learn the difference between red bags and red sharps containers as part of our medical waste segregation series.
Read MoreMedical Waste Segregation Series: Yellow Containers
Chemotherapy medical waste is hazardous because it is pharmaceutical waste that includes drugs which can be harmful when in contact. Medical waste segregation is the practice of separating all hazardous solid and non-solid waste into clearly marked containers for proper handling, processing, and disposal. Following these rules will keep the public and the environment safe.…
Read MoreHow to Properly Dispose of Narcan/Naxolone Sharps
In 2016, drug overdoses killed 63,632 Americans according to the CDC and that number is steadily climbing. While the epidemic is being fought across the nation to stop drug use and overdoses, there is some hope thanks to Naxolone (Narcan) which can stop an overdose caused by an opioid drug as it is happening. This…
Read More5 Safety Tips for Health Care Workers
Health care workers play a very crucial role in the survival of humanity. They are constantly exposed to dangerous health situations because they have the intention to provide care to people who are not feeling well. Some of the health risks that healthcare workers are exposed to include radioactive materials, injuries from needles, exposure to…
Read MoreTypes of Hazardous Waste at the Dental Office
Despite the complexity of waste management, dental offices must evaluate the types of wastes generated and dispose of such waste properly. Dental practices should first determine if the waste is a hazardous waste regulated by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act’s (RCRA) or just simply general waste. Here are the different types of hazardous waste at…
Read More5 Medical Waste Best Practices for Small Quantity Generators
Small quantity generators don’t always have to abide by the same medical waste laws. Here’s what you need to know. All medical waste generators are required to handle infectious or hazardous waste in accordance with all local and federal laws. In many states, however, medical waste generators are usually classified by the volume of waste…
Read MoreHealthcare Risk Management: Raising Awareness & Safety In the Healthcare Industry
Healthcare risk management is an important task, and this week we celebrate healthcare risk managers who work so hard to keep patients and communities safe. Risk management in healthcare is potentially more important than in any other industry. Why? Healthcare risk management can mean the difference between life and death, which makes this profession an…
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