Our management and staff have many years
experience in this industry and have seen more regulation and legislation
being introduced.
"Sanitary waste is a controlled waste and must be disposed of under strict legislation"
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 specify that all companies are required to provide a suitable means for the disposal of sanitary dressings in ladies washrooms.
The Water Industries Act 1991 also states that no items should be flushed that could cause a blockage within a sewer or drain.
And in addition, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 places a legal "duty of care" upon companies to ensure that all waste produced at their premises is correctly managed right up to the point of final disposal. This also includes a responsibility to review your contractors.
Legislation has been introduced for very good reasons
and we ensure that all of our staff are fully trained and aware of current
controls and procedures. Certain waste such as soiled sanitary dressings,
nappies, needles need to be disposed of in the correct manner. Employers
have a legal duty to ensure that all hazardous waste is disposed of
following the correct Duty of Care procedures.
If you are not sure about how you stand regarding the correct disposal of
waste, environmental issues, health and safety, then please contact us and
we will be happy to help you. All of our customers receive a "Duty Of Care"
certificate to certify that your waste is being handled and disposed of in
the correct manner. This document should be kept for two years. These
certificates are a legal requirement and are provided free of charge to you,
unlike some other suppliers who charge for these additional services..
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Using hazardous substances can put people's health at risk. COSHH requires
employers to control exposures to hazardous substances to protect both
employees and others who may be exposed from work activities.
The following links to official government sites may also be of
assistance:
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