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Clinical Waste Regulations, Waste Legislations and Laws
Let Initial’s medical services decipher all the complex regulations and laws around your clinical waste disposal for you.
The waste legislation controlling the handling, collection and disposal of clinical waste is extensive and can be confusing. That’s why many producers trust Initial medical services’ extensive expertise in waste regulations, legislations and laws to take care of their clinical waste disposal.
The lack of understanding in the process of clinical disposal often results in unintentional breaking of laws. Clinical waste regulations apply to any person or organisation that produces clinical waste. The ‘producer’ is responsible for care of their clinical waste while they hold it and for packing it appropriately to prevent its escape. The producer is also responsible for ensuring that all the regulations around clinical waste disposal are met. Moreover the description of the waste needs to be accurate and contains all the information necessary for safe handling, treatment and disposal.
All clinical waste handling and disposal procedures must comply with:
- Waste Management Act, 1996, amendment, 2001
- Protection of the Environment (POE) Act, 2003 (S.I. No. 27) – regulations empowering the EPA for prosecutions.
- Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 (S.I. No. 10 of 2005).
- Department of Health & Children, April 2004 – Segregation Packaging and Storage Guidelines For Healthcare Risk Waste.
- National Standards for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections – published by the Health Information and Quality Authority 20 May 2009
- Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 2007. SI No. 288
- Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I No. 86 of 2008).
- Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations 2004
- The Waste Management ( Hazardous Waste) Regulations 1998
- Waste Management (Movement of Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998
- Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
- The Waste Management (Shipments of Waste) Regulations 2007
In this complex and demanding waste legislative environment, it’s good to know you can turn to Initial medical services for advice and assistance at any time.
Click on the links below to learn about:
- Health & Safety Regulations
- The obligations on waste producers and service providers are clear.
- Environmental Regulations & Your Responsibilities
- Placing a high priority on protection.
- Clinical Waste Transportation and Packaging
- Managing waste safely to final disposal.
- Clinical Waste Management Process
- Effective procedures are critical – learn more about our approach.
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