A3: 3 - Control and Disposal of Substances Harmful to Health

Question 1

Why must hazardous waste be disposed of properly?

Answer 1

hazardous waste must be disposed of properly to protect all from harm and infection

Question 2

What must be disposed of properly to protect all from harm and infection?

Answer 2

hazardous waste must be disposed of properly to protect all from harm and infection

Question 3

What does disposal of hazardous waste include the disposing of?

Answer 3

this includes disposing of:
- protective clothing
- syringes
- soiled dressings
- nappies
- incontinence pads
- bodily fluids

Question 4

What are there different requirements for disposing of?

Answer 4

there are different requirements depending on the type of substances and equipment, including cleaning fluids, harmful vapour and fumes

Question 5

What does the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002) provide guidance for and who from?

Answer 5

the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002) provides guidance from the health and safety executive on the safe disposal of such waste

Question 6

In care settings, what is used to ensure the safe and efficient disposal of hazardous waste?

Answer 6

in care settings, different coloured bags are often used to ensure the safe and efficient disposal of hazardous waste

Question 7

In care settings, what are different coloured bags used for?

Answer 7

in care settings, different coloured bags are often used to ensure the safe and efficient disposal of hazardous waste