posed by this Staff may be required to handle hazardous substances such as waste? Industry strong acids, formaldehyde or antibiotic tablets that release dust – exposure when crushed. Appropriate measures must be taken to protect staff controls such as provision of a fume or powder cupboard, protective masks, goggles, clothing, footwear and gloves.5 State and territory governments regulate the management of hazardous waste in their respective jurisdictions in Australia. These place strict controls on the methods of transport, treatment and Government disposal of all hazardous wastes, including waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines, through licensing, tracking and transport accreditation requirements. 1. World Health Organization (2013). Safe management of wastes from health-care activities, edited by Y. Chartier et al, 2nd Edition. Accessed March 12, 2015 from: http://www.searo.who.int/srilanka/documents/ safe_management_of_wastes_from_ healthcare_activities.pdf 2. Alliance for Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention in Healthcare (2013). Accessed March 10, 2015 from: 3. World Health Organization. Waste from health-care activities, fact sheet No.253 (2011). References Accessed March 12, 2015 from: 4. Biohazard Waste Industry (2014). Industry Code of Practice for the Management of Biohazardous Waste (including Clinical & Related wastes), 7th Edition. Waste Management Association of Australia. 5. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. SHPA Practice Standard Guidelines – for Medicines Prepared in Australian Pharmacy Departments. Accessed April 8, 2015 from: Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines Waste name: Basel permit NEPM code: Basel waste code: A4010 / Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and category:Y3 R120 A4020 medicines Low Moderate Medium High Extreme Hazard score (0 6) – >5.0 In addition to clinical waste, other wastes are generated within health What is it? Description of care settings. These include waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and the waste medicines: Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines are waste
posed by this waste? Industry – exposure controls Staff may be required to handle hazardous substances such as strong acids, formaldehyde or antibiotic tablets that release dust when crushed. Appropriate measures must be taken to protect staff such as provision of a fume or powder cupboard, protective masks, goggles, clothing, footwear and gloves.5 Government State and territory governments regulate the management of hazardous waste in their respective jurisdictions in Australia. These place strict controls on the methods of transport, treatment and disposal of all hazardous wastes, including waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines, through licensing, tracking and transport accreditation requirements. References 1. World Health Organization (2013). Safe management of wastes from health-care activities, edited by Y. Chartier et al, 2nd Edition. Accessed March 12, 2015 from: http://www.searo.who.int/srilanka/documents/ safe_management_of_wastes_from_ healthcare_activities.pdf 2. Alliance for Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention in Healthcare (2013). Accessed March 10, 2015 from: 3. World Health Organization. Waste from health-care activities, fact sheet No.253 (2011). Accessed March 12, 2015 from: 4. Biohazard Waste Industry (2014). Industry Code of Practice for the Management of Biohazardous Waste (including Clinical & Related wastes), 7th Edition. Waste Management Association of Australia. 5. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. SHPA Practice Standard – Guidelines for Medicines Prepared in Australian Pharmacy Departments. Accessed April 8, 2015 from: Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines Waste name: Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines Basel waste category:Y3 Basel permit code: A4010 / A4020 NEPM code: R120 What is it? Hazard score (0 – 6) Low Moderate Medium High Extreme >5.0 Description of the waste In addition to clinical waste, other wastes are generated within health care settings. These include waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines: Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines are waste