Medical Waste Removal

Medical waste must be collected and stored prior to treatment in a way that eliminates the possibility of interaction with humans, animals, or the environment. The method of collection and storage depends on the specific type of waste. However, medical waste containers are generally red, contain the word “biohazard” and are imprinted with the universal three-sided biohazard symbol, which was developed by Dow Chemical in the 1960s. This standardization immediately identifies these containers as medical waste. General storage guidelines are mandated by OSHA, and include the following:

• Contaminated reusable sharps must be placed in containers that are puncture resistant, closeable, puncture resistant, leakproof on sides and bottoms, and labeled or color coded.
• Reusable sharps that are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials must not be stored or processed in a manner that requires employees to reach by hand into the containers.
• Specimens of blood or other potentially infectious material are required to be placed in a container that is labeled and color coded and closed prior to being stored, transported or shipped.
• Regulated wastes (liquid or semi-liquid) must be placed in containers that are constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids, labeled or color coded, and closed prior to removal.
• All bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles intended for reuse are required to be inspected and decontaminated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Labels must include the bio-hazard symbol, be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in contrasting color, and affixed as closely as possible to the container by adhesive or wire to prevent loss or removal.

Industries we work within:

• Medical Offices
• Doctors Offices
• Dental Offices
• Acupuncturists Centers
• Hospitals
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Veterinary Clinics
• Barber Shops