waste Flashcards
1
Q
domestic waste
A
office waste/ records
2
Q
hazardous waste
A
in surgery, contaminated with bodily fluids eg. disposable surgical items like used gauze
3
Q
sharps waste
A
yellow hazardous sharps box, could be contaminated, needles, la cartridges, scalpels etc
4
Q
special waste
A
disposed of with extra care due to dangerous nature
- waste amalgam (toxic mercury)
- lead x-ray foil (toxic and causes cancer)
- partially used la cartridges (drugs)
5
Q
environmental protection act 1990
A
dentist has duty of care to store hazardous waste safely and ensure correct disposal is arranged
6
Q
environmental protection regulations (1991)
A
waste collector requires certificate of registration and transfer notes by both parties
7
Q
carriage of dangerous goods regulations (1996-2002)
A
yellow sharps must be transported in UN approved containers (rigid)
