Medical Waste: What It Is and How to Properly Dispose of It
Medical Waste: What It Is and How to Properly Dispose of It Medical waste is a huge part of hospitals, vet offices, and many industries. It’s not like any other type of waste, as you need to get rid of it properly so it doesn’t harm you, your employees, and the environment. That’s why there […]
Benefits of Medical Waste Disposal Services
Did you know that medical waste is one of the leading causes of environmental pollution? In fact, some types of medical waste can be so harmful to the environment that it’s been classified as a hazardous material. That’s why medical facilities and companies need to use medical waste disposal services to get rid of their […]
Everything You Need to Know About Infectious Waste
In the medical industry, there are many dangers that come with the job. One of those dangers is an infectious waste. This type of waste can contain harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or even death. If you are in the medical industry, it is important to know what infectious waste is […]
How can you Help with Medical Waste Disposal?
How can you Help with Medical Waste Disposal? During the last couple of years as a response to the pandemic, we have noticed medical waste becoming more visible than ever and the need to properly dispose of it is a growing concern. This increase in medical waste has also caused a greater strain on our […]
Medical waste won’t dispose of itself!
According to the World Health Organization, there are several types of medical waste: Infectious waste: waste contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids (from discarded diagnostic samples), cultures and stocks of infectious agents from laboratory work (waste from autopsies and infected animals from laboratories), or waste from patients with infections (swabs, bandages, and disposable […]
Proper disposal of medical waste can help us cope with the pandemic
Proper disposal of medical waste can help us cope with the pandemic Medical waste disposal is an essential part of pandemic planning and recovery that we need to have during the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the spread of COVID-19, the government has focused on improving the disposal of medical waste. The topic of medical incinerators […]
The Benefits of a Medical Waste Disposal Service
The use of a medical waste disposal service is crucial in creating and implementing durable waste management programs. They are an essential part that helps medical offices run smoothly and safely, but what is a medical disposal service? What are all the benefits of using a service like this? What is a Medical Waste […]
A Guide to Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste disposal is one of the largest day-to-day issues faced by healthcare providers. Medical waste must be disposed of in a certain way with appropriate equipment. Since medical waste products may contain harmful chemicals and infectious biological agents, it is highly recommended to use the services of a reputable medical waste disposal expert. […]
How to Manage Your Medical Waste
How to Manage Your Medical Waste If you are working at a medical facility, you probably deal with medical waste on a daily basis. This post is here to help you understand how to manage your medical waste and learn how to handle, separate, store, transport, and dispose of it properly. Planning & Handling When […]
The Different Types of Medical Waste
Potentially Infectious Medical Waste (PIMW) typically falls into several categories: pathological, sharps, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy and other items suspected of being contaminated with infectious pathogens. Disposing of each one requires a specific method that is in compliance with industry standards, state and federal regulations. Medical waste can be produced by many different points of care such […]
