Workplace Safety & Health Guidelines on Hazardous Waste Management
- Wix Art Designer Art Lorsean
- Jan 5, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 20, 2023
The management of all healthcare facilities should develop a hazardous waste management programme suitable for the size of the facility and types of waste generated.
Workplace Safety & Health Guidelines on Hazardous Waste Management by Singapore Workplace Safety & Health Council
Types of hazardous waste generated
 | Healthcare facilities generate diverse wastes that require proper disposal. |
| Wastes from healthcare facilities include infectious waste. |
| Infectious waste is defined as waste that is capable of causing an infectious disease. |
| Infectious waste, in addition, may need pre-treatment before it is disposed of as biohazardous waste. |
Hazardous waste management programme
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The management of all healthcare facilities should develop a hazardous waste management programme suitable for the size of the facility and types of waste generated. | The management should also appoint person/s within the facility with responsibility for maintenance and management of waste transfer and disposal documentation, such as the generation, collection, treatment and safe disposal of hazardous waste. | Written procedures on treatment of all types of wastes generated by the healthcare facility should be established and documented. |
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