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Document ID (ISN)76539
CIS number 01-579
ISBN(s) 0-7176-2492-7
Year 1999
Convention or series no. HSE C60
Author(s)
Health and Safety Commission
Title Safe disposal of clinical waste
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1999. iv, 68p. Illus. 59 ref. Price: GBP 10.50.
Abstract This booklet provides guidance for managing the safe segregation, handling, transport and disposal of clinical waste. Categories of clinical waste are defined and preventive actions such as training, personal hygiene, immunization, information on accidents and waste treatment, and monitoring of procedures are discussed. The duty of care along the chain dealing with the waste is explained. The essential points of applicable regulations are presented. Replaces CIS 93-624.
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; health services; United Kingdom
Descriptors (secondary) injection injuries; transport of materials; storage; warning notices; personal protective equipment; safety guides; legislation; classification; role of management; safety and health training; hospitals
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Biological hazards
Browse category(ies) Waste collection and disposal
Health care services