With viruses and bacteria mutating at an alarming rate, it’s more important than ever for healthcare workers to be diligent about biohazard waste disposal. Even exposure to something as simple as saliva could have dangerous implications, such as the recent Ebola scares across the nation. Every staff member should be aware of the importance of hospital waste management and its effects on the community. Continue reading “Is Your Staff Aware of the Importance of Hospital Waste Management?”
Author: Rob Marshall
Biohazard Waste Containers: Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Choosing the right biohazard waste containers for the job at hand is important not only for your business, but to protect patients, staff, and the environment. These containers are typically visible in doctors’ offices or hospital settings. Containers used for medical waste are prevalent in these locations because they are a requirement to ensure this type of waste is disposed of immediately and in close proximity to the area in which it was used. Continue reading “Biohazard Waste Containers: Find the Right Fit for Your Business”
December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard
The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. Please make sure to contact us today to ensure you are in compliance with the new OSHA regulations. Continue reading “December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard”
MedSharps Focuses on “Greening” Medical Waste
In a warehouse in Schertz, Bill Jewitt is trying to help medical facilities reduce their carbon footprint and lower their own cost at the same time. The company, called MedSharps, shares space with the document shredding business Marshall Shredding, and became a division of the paper recycling business two years ago. Continue reading “MedSharps Focuses on “Greening” Medical Waste”
The Department of Veterans Affairs has Awarded its Contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded its contract for regulated waste removal, sharps container treatment, recycling and final disposal for the South Texas Veterans: Continue reading “The Department of Veterans Affairs has Awarded its Contract”
