Biohazardous Waste Handling, Storage and Disposal

Biohazardous Waste Handling, Storage, and Disposal

Handling, storing, and disposing of biohazardous waste, generally defined as any waste contaminated with potentially infectious blood, body fluids, or other materials that pose a risk of transmitting infection, requires special procedures. This includes hazardous waste generated in connection with the treatment, diagnosis, or immunization of humans or animals, as well as any research related to medical services or biological testing. Biohazardous or medical hazardous waste is also called infectious medical waste, red bag waste, regulated medical waste, and other similar terms. This course identifies the types and sources of hazardous waste and explains safe handling, storage, proper packaging, and disposal procedures, as well as the regulatory agencies overseeing safe biohazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Recall regulatory agencies overseeing safe waste procedures,
• Define biohazardous waste,
• Identify types and sources of biohazardous waste, and
• Explain safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures.

Course Lessons

1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Waste Regulation and Characterization
3. Handling and Labeling
4. Transport and Treatment

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