Funeral Directors - Kernow Clinical Waste

Clinical Waste Management for Funeral Directors

We understand the sensitive nature of your work and the importance of handling clinical waste with the utmost care and respect. Our comprehensive waste management services are designed to ensure that your business remains compliant with current legislation while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

Types of Clinical Waste

Clinical waste generated by funeral directors can include:

Sharps waste: Needles, scalpels, and other sharp objects.
Preparation room waste: Disposable gloves, gauze, tubing, and gowns used during the preparation of the deceased.
Materials on the deceased: Gauze and gowns accompanying the deceased to the funeral home.
Hazardous waste: Pacemaker devices and other medical devices.

Colour-Coded Waste Bags

To ensure proper segregation and disposal, clinical waste must be placed in appropriately coloured bags:

Yellow bags: For clinical waste that requires incineration.
Orange bags: For offensive waste that does not present an infection risk but contains body fluids, secretions, or excretions.
Red bags: For highly infectious waste that requires special handling and treatment.

Current Legislation

Funeral directors must comply with several key pieces of legislation to ensure the safe and legal disposal of clinical waste:

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984: This act outlines the responsibilities of funeral directors in handling notifiable diseases and infectious waste.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: This act includes the Duty of Care regulations, which require proper documentation and handling of waste.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: This act mandates the provision of a safe working environment for staff, including proper waste management practices.

Responsibilities of Funeral Directors

As a funeral director, you have a duty to:

Classify and segregate waste: Ensure that waste is correctly classified and segregated according to its type and risk level.
Store waste safely: Use appropriate bins and containers to store waste securely until it is collected for disposal.
Document waste transfer: Maintain records of waste transfer and disposal to comply with Duty of Care regulations.
Provide staff training: Ensure that all staff members are trained in safe waste management practices and the use of protective equipment.

Personalised Collection Services

We offer personalised collection services tailored to the specific needs of your business, regardless of its size. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a waste management plan that ensures compliance with legislation and provides peace of mind.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business with professional and respectful clinical waste management services.

Clinical Waste Management for Funeral Directors

Types of Clinical Waste

Colour-Coded Waste Bags

Current Legislation

Responsibilities of Funeral Directors

Personalised Collection Services

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