Identify the Legal Responsibilities in Relation to Waste Management Nhs

You are legally responsible for the production, storage, transport and disposal of controlled waste without harming the environment. This is called your duty of care. The Ministry of Health has issued revised guidelines on the safe disposal of medical waste. It describes in detail the legal and practical requirements for waste management. HTM 07-01 describes the environmental benefits of safe disposal and disposal of medical waste, It also provides opportunities for cost savings, safer working practices and reduced carbon emissions associated with waste management. Technical Memorandum on Health (HTM) 07-01 on best practices in waste management and ways to improve the environment and carbon impact of waste management. All businesses generate waste and most types of corporate waste are classified as controlled waste. Controlled waste includes commercial, industrial and household waste. The disposal of health care waste is an essential element in ensuring that health and social care activities do not pose a risk of infection. To effectively manage medical waste, health care and social service providers should consider the following: This guide explains what you need to do to do your waste due diligence.

It describes how to separate and store your waste safely, who can handle it, and what records you need to keep. It includes guidelines for various health and social sectors such as emergency departments, research laboratories, community health care, community pharmacies, general and health practices, and dental offices.