Disposal Flashcards

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What are high risk substances?

A
  • Cytotoxic medicines
  • Micotil® (tilmicosin)
  • Hormones
  • Oil-based vaccines
  • Gluteraldehyde disinfectants
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What does the HSE advise are the 8 principles of good practice in the control of substances hazardous to health?

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  1. Minimise emission risk and spread
  2. Consider route of exposure
  3. Choose control measures proportionate to the risk
  4. Choose effective control options
  5. PPE (final control) option
  6. Review the effectiveness of controls
  7. Provide information and training
  8. New measures, new risks
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