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 Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal Health care services
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