Hazardous waste generators get invoiced for an “EPA Electronic Manifest Program Fee.” Why? What is this fee used for? Let’s see if we can answer that for you.
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The deadline for Sharps Compliance’s scholarship contest is fast approaching! Essays and applications must be submitted by Monday, November 29.
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OSHA requires employers to “provide appropriate PPE for workers who could be exposed to blood or other infectious materials (such as internal bodily fluids).” Commonly used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers include gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, and face shields. While some of those items may be reusable, the majority are single-use items requiring disposal after use. Though OSHA defines what level of contamination requires disposal as regulated medical waste, state regulations may have more strict definitions of what PPE must be disposed of as regulated medical waste (RMW).
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Sharps Compliance announced the essay topic for its semi-annual scholarship contest. Each semester Sharps awards three students scholarships for $1,500, $1,000, and $750. To qualify, participants must be studying healthcare at an accredited college or university and submit an essay and application.
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