Those areas for inclusion in a policy document are:
Responsiibilities
Waste definitions
Packaging and labelling
Waste handling
Storage and collection
Movement of waste
Legal paperwork
Training of staff
Incident and accident procedures
Wearing of protective clothing
Policy
Catalyst through their work with many healthcare organisations have practical
experience of both producing and implementing waste strategies, procedures and
policies, aimed at;
Reducing waste production, costs and carbon
Increasing recycling and reuse
Legislative compliance, taking into consideration existing and future Legislation
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