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RECEIVED <br /> 61CT25 ?017 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEA�r►LTH <br /> OERMIT/SE:1� .FS <br /> HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER <br /> SECTION4: WASTE MANAGEMENT WASTE MANAGEMENT <br /> Overview <br /> Health care organizations can be subject to severe <br /> WASTE MANAGEMENT penalties when waste is not segregated correctly by <br /> staff. Waste typically falls into some basic categories <br /> Medical Waste which are subject to regulations written and enforced by <br /> Hazardous and Universal Waste different government agencies. <br /> Recyclable Waste and Regular Trash ( non -hazardous) These categories include: <br /> ❑ Medical Waste <br /> ❑ Hazardous and Universal Waste <br /> ❑ Recyclable Waste and Regular Trash ( non- <br /> hazardous) <br /> In addition to this training , it is important that you know <br /> the local regulatory requirements and facility policies for <br /> waste segregation and disposal at your worksite. <br /> You Can contact your facility's = nvironmental Health & <br /> Safety Department if you have questions on waste. <br /> This training meets the requirements of Medical Waste Management Act - Califomia Health and Safety Code Sections 117600 — 116360, <br /> also Hazardous and Universal Waste Regulations - California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter to - 55. <br /> This section provides information on how employees can create a safe and secure working environment for staff and members and <br /> provides education and training needed to comply with Joint Commission Standard EC.02.02.01 <br /> ® Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 92 Ec.tYLOi.et m Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. ?� `� <br />