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What is the difference and what kind is your facility producing? A biological hazard, or biohazard, is a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism, virus or toxin that can adversely affect human health. A biohazard could also be a …

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How to package up medical waste to need DOT standards. This will be an easy-to-use guide on how to properly package your facilitates medical waste prior to your licensed medical waste service transporting it to the treatment center. I have been teaching healthcare workers for over a decade on best practices when it comes to …

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Many states, including Michigan require healthcare facilities to have a "medical waste management plan" on file. The plan simply outlines how your medical waste is handled from time of creation to time of destruction. You will outline the staff member who oversees the medical waste, the company that removes the medical waste, and the treatment …

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Michigan State health codes prohibit any “producer of medical waste” to store ANY AMOUNT of RMW waste for longer than 90 days. National medical waste haulers are not aware of the EGLE’s strict medical waste policy. They often push their customer’s pickups back for their own convenience. What they don’t know is that the customer …

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Although the management of the sharps & biohazard waste leaving your facility may not seem like your problem, it surely can be. Using unlicensed transporters puts your office at risk of being responsible for the waste even after it leaves your facility. If the transporter is uninsured, this can leave massive fines and regulations having …

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Process Review: What our process looks like and what you can expect when partnering with us. A Superior Solution for your biohazard services. Flexible, fast, and reliable! We have fully transformed our system that helps cater to our customers and their flexibility. You will learn exactly what that system is and how it makes your …

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Valuable information you need to know and be aware of regarding your medical waste regulations in your state. Every state in the United States controls the regulations regarding medical waste that is generated in their state. The Medical Waste Regulatory Program (MWRP) is in charge of regulating medical waste for the state of Michigan. The …

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The importance of knowing how and what to separate when disposing of waste! One of our most commonly asked questions is what exactly goes into the red biohazard bag? We see this most frequently with new businesses who are just being introduced to medical waste and the proper way of disposing it. We also see …

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We will give a beginners three step process on how you should be handling your infectious waste in your office and the best ways to stay compliant and safe!< Medical waste generator tips If you're a medical waste generator (a medical practice that produces infectious waste) it is important you're following the proper guidelines making …

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