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(2) About Us. In response to the aspirations of the Great State of Qatar in the field of health care and primarily the preservation of the environment, came laws to support and maintain our Environmental. The facilities of physicians, dentists, medical groups, nursing homes, hospitals and veterans as well as industrial processing facilities were surveyed. These facilities produced waste consisting of sharps, blood or bloody fluids, laboratory waste, surgical specimens, chemotherapy, expired reagents and chemicals, contaminated laboratory animals/animal products and other hazardous materials to mention but few. The Environmental Protection Act No. 30 of 2002 Law No. (8) for the year 2006 was created to manage medical waste and other hazardous materials. Disposal of this waste is an environmental concern, as many medical wastes are classified as infectious or bio hazardous and could potentially lead to the spread of infectious disease. Examples of infectious waste include contaminated body fluid, potentially contaminated "sharps" such as needles and scalpels, and identifiable body parts. Sharps include used needles, lancets, and other devices capable of puncturing the skin. Infectious waste is often incinerated. The most common method of decontamination is by autoclaving. The autoclave uses steam and pressure to sterilize the waste. Additionally, medical facilities produce a variety of waste hazardous chemicals, including those that are radioactive. While such wastes are normally not infectious, they are classified as hazardous wastes, and require proper treatment and disposal. In this context, UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT saw the need in Qatar and the potential danger to public health and the environment. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT was formed for the treatment of medical waste as one of Qatar’s national companies which specializes and is licensed to handle such waste. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT attaches great importance to the management and control of waste generated from different sources contaminated with health threatening biological and chemical agents as well as treatment of tools contaminated with such agents like hazardous chemicals and pathogenic microorganisms. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT is proud to provide you with the best medical and regulated waste management services. At United Medical Waste Management we emphasize Integrity, Service, and Value to our customers. It is the core of our business model and.

(3) sets us apart from any of our competitors. We specialize in the safe and cost effective removal of regulated medical waste, including: bio hazardous, Sharps, Residual Chemotherapeutic, and other types of medical waste. We also provide E-Waste and Universal waste management solutions.. OUR MISSION To promote increased research, innovation, environmental soundness and cost-effectiveness of various waste management systems and pollution prevention technologies whilst to becoming a leading innovative waste solutions company within GCC and UAE regions. Committed to continuous improvement internally, for our customers and the environment around us; Whilst supporting businesses, companies and organizations in complying with current and /or new legislation on waste Management.. OUR GOALS and VISION United Medical waste aspires to one among the most reliable and diversified organizations operating in the infrastructure in Medical, Clinical, Pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors of Qatar. The safe disposal and destruction of medical waste in according to regulations, the law and the requirements of stakeholders; Notwithstanding the handling and transportation of Medical Waste and other waste that may be harmful to life Provide a safe environment for Qatar residence, workers and visitors;. OUR VALUES INTEGRITY -This word defines our business at any cost. We do what we say we will, and the cost to you is fixed. We have clear and straight forward terms, and no hidden fees. SERVICE - Anybody can pick-up a box and charge money for it. United is not just any company, we sell service first. At United Waste we are professionals who go the extra mile. We can pick up on your schedule, we call to make sure you are available, we make ourselves available even on weekends. VALUE - Service with integrity adds value, but through our network of transfer, and destruction facilities we can offer incredibly competitive pricing, whether you’re a once a year small quantity generator located in a rural community, or a large quantity generator needing weekly pickup; we have the best service at a competitive price.. OUR CUSTOMERS: . Nursing Homes. . Dentists. . Police Stations. . Laboratories.

(4)  . Acupuncturists Schools & Universities.   . Hospitals Clinics Pharmacies.  . Fire Stations Training Centres.  . Bio tech Companies Factories. .. OUR BACKGROUND After working in the medical waste management industry for over 10 years in Europe and in UK, our founders decided to create UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT with one goal in mind; Change the medical waste industry in Qatar. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT is a consortium formed by two Quatrains group of companies - AL BUHINDI GROUP and UNITED TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT is powered by EcOServ a franchise and a member of the Degiorgio group in Malta, Europe and was created in 2003 through a consortium of MCCS Co. LTD a leading Cleaning Company and Green SKIPS Ltd, a Waste Management organisation. EcOServ is represented in Qatar by Windsor Servizi who is sponsored by Al Buhindi Group. Windsor Servizi Parent Company MCCS joint forces with Green skip for its expertise in waste and medical waste management. Green Skip Services Ltd is a family owned private liability company, which started operating in October 1992, and succeeded in giving the industrial, hospitality and trade waste producers, alternative and more modern and cost effective services for the management of wastes. The Green Skip impeccable services and hands on management soon earned the custom and respect of the top industries in EU. The directors of the company are regular participants and contributors at seminars and conferences held both locally and globally. On a constant basis the company directors keep abreast with developments in Wastes Management through activities of the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management of UK, of whom EcOServ and Green Skip are affiliated members. On the other hand UNITED TECHNICAL SERVICES W.L.L and Baytur Insaat Taahhut A.S have entered into a strategic alliance making them one of the strongest financial and technological companies in Gulf region. Baytur was founded in 1976, have built its own reputation as a prominent general contractor in the global construction market. Baytur has undertook and completed many prestigious projects in Turkey, Libya, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, former USSR, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, U.A.E, the Russian Federation and Qatar. The present contracts under execution are more than 1.5 Billion. "The Museum of Islamic Arts", "Qatar Education City, Convention Center", "Handasah Compex phase 1&2" and "Al-Reem Tower" are some of the milestone achieved by the company in Qatar. In Lieu, UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT is by far the most up-to-date company in the State of Qatar with regard to its innovation, technology, and systems used to date.

(5) Experience You Can Trust; Today UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT does all this and more using its three fundamental principles Integrity, Service, and Value.. As Service Provider, UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT guarantee, its services to be in line with the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Transportation of the state of Qatar. We also Pledge;. 1. Better Service With flexible pickup schedules, immediate responses from local service reps and our “on time or your pickup is free” service guarantee, our customer service is simply better than any of our competitors. 2. Lower Prices Our prices are not only 20% - 30% lower than our competitor’s prices, we guarantee we won’t slam you with any hidden fees. 3. Guaranteed Compliance We are a licensed and insured medical waste services company that guarantees we are 100% compliant with all state regulations. But we’ll also help ensure that you’re compliant as well with our Free Compliance Review and Compliance Training Programs..

(6) MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN. Dear Customer, Greetings and Salaam….. It's a matter of immense pleasure and pride to be the chairman of UNITED Medical Waste Management W.L.L (UMW). UMW was founded with an ambitious vision of building a market leading firm operating in Waste Management Sectors in the state of Qatar. The strategy is simple; deliver solutions that are of the highest quality in the most cost-effective manner and client relation & satisfaction would be given paramount importance. Executing this strategy is harder but will be achieved by the dedication, commitment and practices of highest ethical standards adhered to by our human resources. I take pride in our invaluable management team with unquestionable expertise in their domain. Joining hands and moving ahead, we ensure that the company and its dedicated team will commit all efforts in the right spirit for a better tomorrow.. Sincerely, Dr Eisa Bin Saad Al Naimi Chairman United Medical Waste Management.

(7) OUR SERVICES. Medical centers, hospitals and veterinary clinics in the QATAR generate over one million tons of waste each year. Although the majority of this waste is as harmless as common household waste, as much as 15 percent of this waste poses a potential infection hazard, according to the Environmental Ministry. Medical waste, also referred to as clinical waste, has to be handled and disposed of in a proper manner to eliminate the possibility of injury or infection. Local state of Qatar laws govern the disposal of medical waste, mandating specific methods to either package or sterilize the waste so that the waste does not affect people, animals, or the environment in negative ways. Although the vast majority of medical waste is no more dangerous than household waste, a significant fraction of medical waste does pose some form of danger if exposed to the general public or environment in an untreated form. Different types of medical waste pose different dangers depending on their nature. Improvements in technology have allowed for a variety of methods to be developed to process medical waste prior to disposal. Different methods can be applied to different types of medical waste to provide the most thorough yet cost-effective treatment method per waste type.. Medical Waste UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT are industry experts that work with you to create safe, responsible and customized programs to collect and dispose of your medical waste. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT also work to keep your costs down and to remain compliant with safety regulations. We OFFER – a wide range of Equipment, Transportation, storage, segregation and destruction services. We are the One-Stop-Shop for all your Medical Waste needs Are you confused about all the legal requirements Medical waste comes with? NO WORRIES…. At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT we offer consultancy and the first call is free so please get in touch and let us do all the hard work for you. Waste Pickup and Transportation Whether you choose scheduled collection services or our mail-in products, UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT makes medical waste disposal more convenient. We offer transportation directly from location to our disposal and destruction point. Regardless of your company's size or industry we can create a custom waste pickup program that meets your needs and helps protect the environment.. Dumpsters and container At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT you may opt to buy or rent or even use our rent to by option for dumpsters and containers. Use our online dumpster rental tool to find the right size dumpster for your project, schedule delivery and pay for or not you decide. We have a variety of plastic or metal that fit any project and budget.

(8) Bags Bagster bags are an ideal solution hospital, clinics and other Bio Matter that needs to be put away stored or disposed. On site - Portable Storage Portable storage solutions give you a safe, costeffective way to store and protect your materials, equipment, and valuable assets.. Safety and Waste management Training At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT we provide training for your staff and training aid. Medical Waste Security Services Are you having problems with Pharmaceuticals and other waste going missing? At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Security Solutions team helps keep your workplace and employees safe — and make your business more productive.. Training Provide waste management Training for all your staff. Hospital, clinic Recycling Services Our experts work with your business to create customized recycling programs that improve operations, meet regulatory requirements, increase diversion rates, and serve the greater environment.. Recycle by Mail At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Recycle by Mail program gives you a simple way to dispose of all medical and Pharmaceutical Products from your home so please call us to find how this works or visit our website. Other Waste Services UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT provides a wide range of waste and recycling services to help you remove materials that don't easily go out to the curb or into the recycling bin..

(9) Defining Medical Waste. Medical And clinical waste is a special category of waste because they often contain materials that may be harmful and can cause ill health to those exposed to it. A number of studies have indicated that the inappropriate handling and disposal of healthcare waste poses health risks to health workers who may be directly exposed and to people near health facilities, particularly children and scavengers who may become exposed to infectious wastes and a higher risk of diseases like hepatitis Medical waste is a small fraction of urban municipal waste. There will be a greater consensus on how much of the waste generated is actually infectious or hazardous. Infectious or hazardous hospital waste represents only a small part of total medical waste; yet, because of ethical questions and potential health risks, it is a focal point of public interest. Most hazardous and toxic waste is coming from clinical and hospital. Only a small amount is from domestic or industrial sources. According to World Health Organization (WHO) (BAN & HCWH, 1999) approximately 85% or hospital wastes are actually non-hazardous, 10% are infectious, and around 5% are noninfectious but hazardous Healthcare Wastes are wastes arising from diagnosis, monitoring and preventive, curative or palliative activities in field of the veterinary and human medicine. “Very broadly medical waste is defined as any solid or liquid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biological’s” Definitions of medical waste have a view to aid in regulating it. Given that the medical waste stream is an extremely complex one. This includes chemicals which could be hazardous, as also normal kitchen or office waste those are akin to municipal solid waste, the definition of regulated medical wastes produced by hospitals, clinics, pathological laboratories, diagnostic centers, doctors’ offices and other medical and research facilities. These wastes include infectious, hazardous, radioactive and other general wastes..

(10) Medical Waste Classification. Different countries introduce different ways of medical waste classification. These classifications are based on medical waste state or form (solid, liquid), character, source and effects. Some of those are described below. CATEGORIES OF MEDICAL WASTE. Category. Description. INFECTIOUS WASTE. Waste suspected to contain pathogens.. Laboratory cultures, wastes from isolation wards, tissues (swabs), materials or equipment that have been in contact with infected persons, excreta.. PATHOLOGICAL WASTE. Human tissue and organs.. Body parts, blood, and other body fluids, and fetuses. Including teeth. SHARPS. Sharp waste.. Needles, infusion sets, scalpels, blades, knives, broken glass, and broken plastic.. PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE. Waste containing pharmaceuticals.. Pharmaceuticals that have expired or that are no longer needed, and bottles or boxes contaminated by or containing pharmaceuticals.. GENOTOXIC WASTE. Wastes containing substances with genotoxic properties.. Waste containing cytotoxic drugs often used in cancer therapy, and waste containing genotoxic chemicals.. CHEMICAL WASTE. Waste containing chemical substances.. Laboratory reagents, photographic chemicals, and disinfectants that are expired or no longer needed, solvents.. WASTE WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF HEAVY METALS. Consumables and replacement equipment.. Batteries, broken thermometers, blood pressure gauges, etc.. PRESSURIZE CONTAINERS. Gas cylinders, gas cartridges, aerosol cans.. Operating room gas cylinders, and laboratory cylinders.. Waste containing radioactive sub- stances.. Unused liquids from radiotherapy and laboratory research, contaminated glassware, packages or absorbent paper. Urine or excreta from patients treated, or tested with unsealed radionuclides, and sealed radionuclide sources.. RADIOACTIVE WASTE. Examples. Table below shows few examples of different pathogen and diseases caused by them Bacterial. Tetanus, gas gangrene and other wound infection, anthrax, cholera, other diarrhoeal diseases, enteric fever, shigellosis, plague etc.. Viral. Various hepatitis, poliomyelitis, HIV-infections, HBV, TB, STD, rabies etc.. Parasitic. Amoebiasis, giardiasis, ascariasis, ankylomastomiasis, taeniasis, echinococcosis, malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis etc.. Fungal infections. Various fungal infections coccidiodomycosis etc.. like. candidiasis,. cryptococcoses,.

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(12) Collection of Medical Waste. Medical waste must be collected and stored prior to treatment in a way that eliminates the possibility of interaction with humans, animals, or the environment. The method of collection and storage depends on the specific type of waste. However, medical waste containers are generally red, contain the word “biohazard” and are imprinted with the universal three-sided biohazard symbol, which was developed by Dow Chemical in the 1960s. This standardization immediately identifies these containers as medical waste. General storage guidelines are mandated by OSHA, and include the following: . . . .  . Contaminated reusable sharps must be placed in containers that are puncture resistant, closeable, puncture resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottoms, and labeled or color coded, Reusable sharps that are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials must not be stored or processed in a manner that requires employees to reach by hand into the containers, Specimens of blood or other potentially infectious material are required to be placed in a container that is labeled and color coded and closed prior to being stored, transported or shipped, Regulated wastes (liquid or semi-liquid) must be placed in containers that are constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids, labeled or color coded, and closed prior to removal, All bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles intended for reuse are required to be inspected and decontaminated on a regularly scheduled basis, Labels must include the biohazard symbol, be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in contrasting color, and affixed as closely as possible to the container by adhesive or wire to prevent loss or removal.. The most visible form of medical waste collection is the sharps container. Sharps containers are found in every medical office, and often in public places, for medical personnel and the general public to safely dispose of hypodermic needles. These containers are designed so the user is never exposed to any of the sharps already in the container, eliminating the possibility of contact or puncture by any of the used needles. Sharps containers are generally made of thick plastic, and have a door that opens and the user can insert the sharp into the container. When the door is closed, the sharp is dropped down into the main chamber of the container. The container functions much like a standard post office mailbox, in that the user cannot reach the sharps inside the container via the door. Sharps containers are also used for other categories of sharps, including scalpels and lancets..

(13) Sharps containers are found in public locations, and can also be used by private individuals who use sharps in the home, such as diabetics who require regular injections of insulin. For home users, a sharps container is provided by a private disposal company. When the individual fills the container, the container is then collected by UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT for disinfection and destruction prior to disposal.. Other forms of medical waste containers include 55-gallon drums for larger volumes of waste, and thick plastic bags that will resist puncture. State regulations generally dictate the maximum amount of time that medical waste can be stored prior to treatment. Medical waste must be stored separately from standard waste, without possibility of the two waste types mixing. All reusable storage containers must be disinfected after they have been emptied, unless they employ a disposable liner of some sort that is removed with the waste. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT help customers with workplace safety rules; these should always be followed with medical waste, as there are many recorded cases of workers getting sick, including with tuberculosis, from contact with waste.. Community Hazardous Waste Collection UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT has occasional household hazardous waste collection days when authorities designate a place where residents bring waste from their homes. These are intended to be strictly for residential/household waste, not from commercial facilities. Different authorities have different rules, but usually these collection days explicitly prohibit infectious waste. They are not equipped to deal with it. Check with your locality before bringing medical waste to these events..

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(15) Storage of Medical Waste-Customer site. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT can provide our customer with consolation and consultancy on storage and products and on how to properly store medical waste on site prior to collection. Handling and Storage Requirements Medical waste storage facilities must provide for proper storage of medical wastes to prevent nuisance conditions, exposures to site employees, and unauthorized access to the waste, including secured access and barriers to prevent animals, birds, insects and unauthorized people from entering the site and storage units. The exterior door, gate or lid must be marked with the international biohazard symbol (if the medical waste is subject to OSHA’s Standard) and the words “Caution – Medical Waste Storage Area – Unauthorized Persons Keep Out.” Signs should be legible with lettering at least two (2) inches tall. Containers of untreated medical waste must meet applicable containment and labeling requirements of OSHA’s. Medical waste must be stored in a manner and location that maintains the integrity of the packaging and provides protection from water, precipitation and wind. Storage units must be constructed of easily cleanable materials that are impervious to liquids and resistant to corrosion by disinfection agents. They must have adequate drainage and be free of standing water. Medical waste may be stored for a maximum of 14 calendar days once it has been collected. If odors or nuisance conditions develop, the waste must be stored inside an enclosed structure at 45 degrees F or less, or be transported to an approved treatment or disposal facility. Site-specific conditions may warrant more stringent storage requirements. Tracking systems must be used to maintain control over wastes received and managed at your facility. Tracking systems should identify the source of the waste, the volume and types of waste received, the date the waste was received at the site, as well as the date the waste was shipped from the facility. Records (e.g., medical waste accumulation logs, shipping papers and/or manifests, etc.) must be kept for at least three years.. On-site Inspections Medical waste storage facilities must be inspected daily by the operator to detect problems with pests, leaks or breakage of containers, odors or equipment malfunctions, and to prevent unauthorized access or disposal at the facility. Corrective actions must be implemented immediately when problems are detected. Documentation, such as inspection logs, should be kept to show that the site is properly maintained..

(16) Actions taken to correct problems should be noted in the inspection log or attached to the log as a separate report. Documentation of on-site inspections must be maintained for at least three years.. Staff Training Training is necessary to educate employees about the proper management of the types of medical waste managed at your facility. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT can assist you with Training. The type and amount of training will depend on the employee’s job roles and responsibilities. Training should also include or reference federal requirements, such as OSHA and US DOT requirements. Examples of topics that should be included in your medical waste training program include:        . Medical waste identification, containment and labeling. Hazardous waste screening techniques. Proper storage of medical waste. Preparation and packaging of medical waste for off-site transport Medical waste spill or release containment and cleanup procedures. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I).. Training should be given to employees by a qualified individual at a frequency that ensures staff members are consistently demonstrating proper management and handling of medical waste. Training must be given whenever an employee starts a new position with job responsibilities involving any medical waste management and when a new medical waste procedure is put in place. All facility personnel with job duties related to medical waste management must receive annual refresher training.. Recordkeeping A copy of your facility’s Certificate of Designation and approved Engineering Design and Operations Plan must be maintained at your facility. The plan should be reviewed annually and must be updated whenever significant changes related to medical waste handling occur, with those changes submitted to the Department and the local governing authority for approval. The plan must be made available upon written request to the medical waste transporter and medical waste treatment facility. Your facility must also keep records to show how certain aspects of the plan are being implemented. Any records related to medical waste management at the facility (e.g., medical waste tracking records, inspection logs, shipping papers or manifests, training rosters) must be kept for at least three years..

(17) See Below for a Bio-waste Stream Guide.

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(19) Transportation of Medical Waste UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT provides the required Safe transportation of Medical Waste. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the protection of public safety in all areas of transportation in QATAR. As a consequence of the DOT mandate for public safety in transportation, DOT regulation specifies how hazardous materials are prepared, packaged and transported.. In 2008, DOT regulations defined medical waste as a hazardous material and medical waste is now subject to specific DOT requirements for proper packaging, labeling, transportation and training.. Regulated Medical Waste Regulated medical waste is classified under hazard class 6 of the DOT regulations because it poses a risk of disease transmission to humans or animals. The DOT defines regulated medical waste as: A waste or reusable material, other than a culture or stock of an infectious substance that contains an infectious substance and is generated in   . The diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals; Research pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals; or The production or testing of biological products.. Discarded cultures and stocks of infectious substances are classified under hazard class 6 of the DOT regulations. They are called infectious substances by DOT regulation. Discarded cultures and stocks must meet more stringent packaging requirements that regulated medical waste. All of the tubs used by UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT meet the more stringent packaging requirements for discarded stocks and cultures.. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT employees All employees who dispose of regulated medical waste and infectious substances inside red biohazard bags or sharps containers are called UMW employees by DOT. UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT employees are employees that: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.. Ensure packing is correct Ensure that it is labeled Weigh medical waste Load, unload or handle hazardous materials; Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials. 6. Recording of the hazards waste 7. Prepare hazardous materials for transportation on the vehicle;.

(20) UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT employee training UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT employees are required to receive training within 30 days after starting a job involving medical waste and at least every 3 years. The training covers: 1. General awareness and familiarization with hazardous materials, 2. Function-specific training of the task the employee performs, and 3. Safety training covering emergency response, exposure protection and methods for avoiding accident. 4. Medical waste identification, containment and labeling. 5. Hazardous waste screening techniques. 6. Proper storage of medical waste. 7. Preparation and packaging of medical waste for off-site transport 8. Medical waste spill or release containment and cleanup procedures. 9. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). 10. OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). 11. OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I).. Function-Specific Training DOT considers all UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT employees to be shippers of regulated medical waste and/or disposed infectious substances. Shipper’s responsibilities are to classify, package, mark and complete any documentation required.. Classification Laboratory researchers and workers are responsible for knowing what medical waste is and disposing of medical waste as it is generated into the appropriate bags and containers as defined by the Environment Ministry regarding Medical Waste Management Please See Medical Waste Classification. Packaging Laboratory researchers are responsible for using the proper biohazard bags and sharps containers and closing red biohazard bags and sharps containers correctly. They are responsible for placing closed biohazard bags and sharps containers in the tubs provided for medical waste. a. All red biohazard bags are required to be closed by twisting and tying a square knot or by twisting and folding the twist over itself and taping the bag closed. b. Red plastic biohazard bags with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mil are required to be used. c. The lid to the medical waste tub containing medical waste is required to be snapped closed prior to pick-up. The lid is required to be on the container once there is medical waste inside the tub. d. Tubs have a weight limit allowed..

(21) Transportation Markings UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT are responsible for ensuring these shipping containers have the required DOT shipping markings. a. b. c. d. e. f.. the universal biohazard symbol, b. the word, “Biohazard”, the proper shipping name, “Regulated Medical Waste”, the UN number, “UN3291”, the maximum weight allowed in the container, UN specification markings for shipping infectious substances, and g. shipper’s address. Weight of container. The medical waste labels to affix to each filled container/tub they transport. The label provides the address of the pick- up site. Various people, such as loading dock managers or custodians, are responsible for placing the label on each filled tub that is picked up by UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT.. Documentation Each time the medical waste UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT picks up filled tubs from UCLA they are required to complete a tracking document. The tracking document is a record of the type and quantity of the waste offered for transportation and serves as the documentation or shipping papers for transport of medical waste. The tracking documents must be signed by an authorized person at UCLA. The signature denotes certification that the materials contained in the tubs have been properly described, packaged, marked and labeled according to DOT regulations. Custodians, loading dock managers and others sign the tracking. They trust laboratory researchers have packaged the waste correctly. Each shipping document is required to contain an emergency response phone number. We use the local Police Dispatch phone number..

(22) Safety Training At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT we provide training for your staff and training aid such as Poster titled, “Disposal of Bio hazardous, Sharps and Medical Waste” for instruction on how to dispose of medical waste safely and be in compliance with the Medical Waste Management Act. Use the appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment for the nature of the bio hazardous material and the operation performed. At a minimum always wear gloves and a laboratory coat when handling bags of medical waste or containers of medical waste. Wear eye, face and mouth protection if splashing is anticipated.. Emergency Response Clean up medical waste spills following the spill clean-up procedures appropriate for the nature of the material spilled. If you are unsure of how to clean up a spill contact the Facilities Management Trouble Call Center for custodial services at xxxxxxxxx. Please use one of UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT many SPILL KITS available or call us In general follow the EH&S handout titled, “Biohazardous Spill Clean-up Procedures” to clean-up liquid spills. Do not pick-up solid material using your hands. Use devices such as tongs or sweep materials into a dust pan or bucket using a handful of disinfectant soaked paper towels or a broom..

(23) TREATMENT OPTIONS. Here are some treatment options you may consider for medical and clinical waste management. At UNITED MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT we can provide you with the right treatment for all your Medical waste TREATMENT METHOD Advantages  ROTARY KILN INCINERATION. . CONTROLLED AIR INCINERATION.  .   MULTIPLE HEARTH INCINERATION.   . Adequate for all infectious waste, most chemical waste, and pharmaceutical waste. Significant reduction of weight and volume of waste.. Very high disinfection efficiency. Adequate for all infectious waste and most pharmaceutical and chemical waste.. Good disinfection efficiency. Significant reduction of weight and volume of waste. The residues may be disposed of in land- fills. No need for highly trained operators. Relatively low investment and operating costs.. Disadvantages.  .   .   .   CHEMICAL DISINFECTION.  . Highly efficient disinfection under good operating conditions. Some chemical disinfectants are relatively inexpensive. Reduction in waste volume..  .  WET THERMAL TREATMENT. MICROWAVE IRRADIATION.   . Environmentally sound. Drastic reduction in waste volume. Relatively low investment and operating costs.. . . Good disinfection efficiency under appropriate operating conditions. Drastic reduction in waste volume. Environmentally sound.. .  . . . High investment and operating costs. Concern about air emissions.. Incomplete destruction of cytotoxics. Relatively high investment and operating costs. Concern about air emissions.. Significant emissions of atmospheric pollutants. Need for periodic removal of slag and soot. Inefficiency in destroying thermally resistant chemicals, and drugs such as cytotoxic.. Requires highly qualified technicians for operation of the process. Uses hazardous substances that require comprehensive safety measures and safe disposal. Inadequate for pharmaceutical, chemical, and some types of infectious waste. Shredders are subject to frequent breakdowns and poor functioning. Operation requires qualified technicians. Inadequate for anatomical, pharmaceutical, and chemical waste and waste that is not readily steampermeable. Relatively high investment and operating costs. Potential operation and maintenance problems..

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