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Run: Biohazard and Regulated Medical Waste Handling SOP

Use this SOP to segregate, label, store, move, and document biohazard and regulated medical waste in a clinic or healthcare setting. It helps staff handle wa...

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Steps

The trained waste handler confirms they are authorized to handle regulated medical waste, reviews the current task requirements, and puts on the required PPE before touching any waste.
The trained waste handler separates regulated medical waste from general trash immediately where it is generated and places each waste stream into the correct approved container.
The trained waste handler places sharps directly into the approved puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping, bending, or manually breaking them.
The trained waste handler closes each container using the facility-approved method and applies the required biohazard label or marking before the container leaves the work area.
The trained waste handler moves waste using the approved cart or tote, keeps containers upright and secured, and prevents contact with other materials during transport.
The trained waste handler places the waste in the designated accumulation area, confirms access controls are in place, and keeps containers protected from damage until pickup.
The trained waste handler inspects each container before pickup, checks for leaks, damage, overfill, and labeling issues, and confirms the waste is ready for vendor collection.
The trained waste handler completes the pickup documentation, records the transfer details, and retains the required records according to facility policy.
The trained waste handler stops work, reports the issue, and routes the process to incident response whenever a spill, leak, sharps injury, exposure, or labeling failure occurs.
The trained waste handler notifies the supervisor, contains the incident if safe to do so, and begins the facility spill or exposure response procedure.
The trained waste handler reviews the completed record, confirms all required fields are accurate, and closes the waste handling record for audit or supervisory review.

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