What is clinical waste and waste removal?
Definition:
Clinical waste consists of medical waste that could pose a threat to public health unless properly disposed of. It is a category of hazardous waste, and has to be collected under tightly controlled conditions and disposed of by incineration. It cannot be put with normal rubbish. The process is legally enforced by strict government regulations.
Clinical waste is defined in the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992. Any other waste arising from medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical or similar practice, investigation, treatment, care, teaching or research, or the collection of blood for transfusion, being waste which may cause infection to any person coming into contact with it.
It refers to any waste that consists wholly or partly of:
- Human or animal tissue, blood or bodily fluids,
- Dressings or swabs,
- Unwanted medicines and other pharmaceutical products,
- Used syringes, needles and blades (‘contaminated sharps’),
- Excretions.
How should clinical waste be removed?
Clinical waste should be placed in secure clinical waste bins, Domestic Waste Bins, Sanitary Bins, Nappy Bins and Recycling Bins. There are various companies that manufacture products to suit this industry and take the contents of the bin away to be incinerated.
How can we help you remove your clinical waste?
Masterflex manufacture a range of durable hard wearing hoses that can can be used in the incineration process. If you are in the incineration industry and have requirements for flexible hose and ductings, we will be happy to hear from you.
Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066 Fax: 0161 626 9066
Monday – Friday: 8 – 5pm
Email: info@masterflex-uk.com
Masterflex Technical Hoses Ltd 