NONCLINICAL BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (Purpose)

CLINICAL (NonHospital) and NONCLINICAL BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

PURPOSE

Clinical (NonHospital) and Nonclinical Biohazardous Waste Disposal Procedures are intended to establish efficient and uniform biohazardous waste disposal practices that promote the safety and health of university employees and protect the environment in compliance with local and federal regulations.

NONCLINICAL BIOHAZARDOUS waste includes infectious solid and liquid waste of biological origin that constitutes a hazard to man, animals or his environment. Under diverse disciplines within the university setting, a wide range of materials is included representing minimal to high risks.

PLAN AHEAD

Before beginning any process using biological material for teaching or research purposes, it is important to create written procedures for all procedures to be performed. These instructions must include precise instructions for disposal of biological agents and associated waste.

All personnel whose duties require handling or management of biohazardous waste must be knowledgeable of hazards and undergo training in proper procedures to be used to minimize risks.

Since waste generated is not all the same, it is important to set up a waste disposal system based on category. Because local and federal regulations require that different categories of hazardous waste be handled in different ways, waste generators must segregate or separate waste using specific disposal procedures.