Potential New EPA Rules on Hazardous Waste Disposal
OSHA | November 27th, 2017
Retailers in a variety of verticals have faced challenges when it comes to unsold consumer products that cross into the regulated realms. The EPA is proposing some new guidelines to address these issues. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed some new guidelines for waste management regulation updates as they relate to unsold consumer products and...READ ARTICLE
OSHA Standards for Medical Waste and State Guideline Link
Compliance Training | November 10th, 2017
Keeping patients and staff safe when dealing with blood borne pathogens is strictly regulated by the OSHA as well as additional guidelines dictated per state. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in 1991. The purpose is for the protection of the over 5.6 million healthcare and...READ ARTICLE
5 Ways to Make OSHA Training More Effective
Biohazard Waste | September 25th, 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a strict set of safety and occupational health and safety standards in place to be followed by not only hospitals and large medical complexes, but also smaller medical and dental offices. If you own your own practice, you most likely understand the importance of following these guidelines, not only for public safety but...READ ARTICLE
The Hefty Costs of Improperly Disposed Medical Waste
Compliance Training | August 30th, 2017
If your practice generates any amount of medical waste, then you’re aware there are definitive rules and regulations as to how said waste is stored, handled, and disposed of. But what you may not know is how much it will cost you should you improperly dispose of your medical waste. Where some practices get confused,...READ ARTICLE