Real penalties for waste violations?
Almost every familiy physician in the US operates independently, either as a basic GP of with some particular specialty. Many off additional surgeries from minor to quite major treatments in […]
Almost every familiy physician in the US operates independently, either as a basic GP of with some particular specialty. Many off additional surgeries from minor to quite major treatments in […]
Another day, and another part of the Borough. This time, sanitary/offensive wastes in a Tiger stripe bag and one plain yellow bag sit on the pavement! Presumably left to await collection […]
The New England Journal of Medicine last week carries a wonderful Perspective piece (Shrank WH. Our Bulging Medicine Cabinets – the other side of medication nonadherence. N Engl J Med […]
I have been writing in the Clinical Waste Discussion Forum for just a little over 5 years now, and I had a glance at a few old posts over the weekend. […]
Many nursing homes, small clinics and GP surgeries manage their clinical and other wastes in ways that would, should, cross the line toward prosecution. Those wishing to track back through […]
In a hugely interesting paper from Taiwan, Chao Chung Ho has applied science to the selection of waste management contractors. Chao Chung Ho. Optimal evaluation of infectious medical waste disposal […]
“Terrified mum-of-four has warned others to be alert after a discarded hypodermic needle got stuck in her hand while she was gardening. ” The woman, who wished to remain anonymous but […]
‘A Labour councillor has “kicked up a stink” over a decision to stop the special collection of unpleasant clinical waste after complaints from the public. ‘Following a decision by one […]
Tiger stripe bags left outside a London branch of Boots the Chemist in the early morning of 21st April were not only still there today, 26th April, a full 4 […]
In a scene that will be repeated across London every day, Tiger stripe bags of waste are left on a busy London pavement without a care for safety or security, […]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created, for members only, a step-by-step guide to waste disposal (http://www.avma.org/issues/environment/wastedisposal/clinical.asp) including advise on carcasses and animal waste, pharmaceuticals, cbatteries and chemicals, recycl;ables […]
For the very many home sharps users in the UK instruction in safe sharps disposal is limited or non-existent. Indeed, many users are provided with sharps and no method for […]
Thanks to CalRecycle for updated information on the development of model guidelines for home-generated pharmaceutical collection programs in California. Last updated: Monday, December 21, 2020
Plans for the conversion of a building in Normanton into a waste treatment centre dealing with “as much as” 34,000 tonnes of waste a year are receiving a predictably rocky ride […]
BD, one of the world’s largest sharps and syringe manufacturers, and Waste Management plan a joint venture to recycle medical sharps waste from hospitals. The companies are jointly launching the […]
The Environment Agency have updated its technical guidance document WM2 Last updated: Sunday, November 9, 2014
The disposal of drainage canisters has been a thorny subject for a few years now. On rather shaky and “secret” data, that on eventual review is sufficient to cause concern […]
There is much chatter at present, and many glossy advertisements backed up with frothy press releases, to describe the work of a consortium of major medical device manufacturers who promise […]
The Clinical Waste Discussion Forum has repeatedly commented on the risks associated with and underlying causes of a deadly trade in used items of clinical (medical) waste. Last updated: Wednesday, […]
The Department of Health has published the updated HTM 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste guidance document. This can be accessed on the ‘Space for Health’ website: Last updated: Tuesday, […]
The management of clinical wastes in Malta has a long and troubled history. An old and heavily polluting hospital incinerator was used far past its use-by date, in direct contravention of EU […]
Rotherham Borough Council says scrapping special collections of incontinence waste will save £80,000 a year and officials deny there are any dangers to health. The council adds that special safeguards […]
Mar 28, 2011 03:30 ET Frost & Sullivan: Europe’s Burning Desire for Alternatives to Medical Waste Incineration Last updated: Friday, May 10, 2019
Frost & Sullivan business briefing “Healthcare waste management – A brighter future” Accessible at http://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/25841 Last updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013
The Clinical Waste Discussion Forum has been pleased to provide information about the work of InterCare and their efforts to proved medical aid for Africa from unused medical items and pharmaceuticals […]
Several bags of clinical (medical) waste have been found along US 30 in Warsaw, Indiana. The bags were reported to contain medical waste and other items that came from Kosciusko Community Hospital. […]
Mosul’s waste disposal plans cause controversy. It is being widely reported that an acrid stench hangs over the medical waste landfill site in Hay al-Arabi, north of Mosul, Iraq. Last updated: […]
Blenkharn Environmental has considerable experience in the audit and assessment of biosafety and hygiene precautions for waste handlers. Embracing safety enhancements for all of those involved in the generation of a diverse range […]
The environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste is rightly a matter of concern, even if some individuals within the Environment Agency are using those concerns as an excuse or tool to […]
A place for everything, and everything in it’s place! “A 44-year-old man was accused of illegally disposing of medical waste after employees of a Cocoa business found blood and body […]