Infectious waste is any waste with the presence or the reasonable anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface. The following are typical materials ...

Industries should keep records of waste generation and testing, report any unprecedented events, be prepared to handle emergencies with trained professionals, and have reliable hazardous waste storage ...

A primary objective of waste management today is to protect the public and the environment from potentially harmful effects of waste. Some waste materials are normally safe but can become hazardous if ...

Purdue University is committed to preserving a balance between protecting the health of people and the environment, while accommodating increasingly sophisticated and productive research operations.

Radioactive waste can be disposed of only by the EH&S or in a manner which has been specifically approved by the RSO. All packaging for final disposal will be accomplished by EH&S at sites reserved ...

Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have not only devastated communities but have also left behind a dangerous legacy—hazardous waste. Burned materials, damaged structures, and chemical residues pose ...

Miami University recognizes and accepts its responsibility to provide proper hazardous waste management for university operations including research, teaching and support functions that generate ...

Regulations imposed by federal and state agencies require that employers develop policies and procedures to address the handling, storage and disposal of infectious materials. On-the-job exposure to ...