Pharmaceutical Waste

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2 Introduction PHS Wastemanagement provides a highly professional clinical waste disposal service to organisations up and down the UK. As the NHS supplier of choice, we provide an unrivalled level of service, backed up by expert industry knowledge. With a carefully structured national network, PHS Wastemanagement ensures that services are provided UK-wide and with minimal mileage. In this way, and by promoting reusable containers, pharmaceutical waste disposal from PHS is as sustainable as possible. Waste Type Classification Colour Coding Disposal Method Infectious Clinical Infectious clinical waste that poses a risk to human health, such as contaminated swabs, dressings and wipes Incineration Infectious Clinical Infectious waste that can be treated prior to disposal, such as contaminated swabs, dressings, masks, gowns and catheters May be treated before incineration Offensive/Non Infectious Non infectious nappy, incontinence, sanitary and swabs etc. Deep Landfill Pharmaceutical* Cytotoxic and Cytostatic drugs Dental Non hazardous pharmaceutical waste or controlled drugs Any drugs that are toxic or surpress cell growth, such as anti-virals, immunosuppressants, steroids, hormone medicines and cancer treatments Waste services specifically designed for the collection and disposal of amalgam, lead foil, x-ray and precious wastes produced by dentists Denaturing if the drugs are controlled, then incinerated Incineration Incineration or recycle * Please note that our pharmaceutical waste container is green but still complies with latest legislation and is compliant with correct disposal routes. It is nationally recognised and excepted by the Environment Agency. Legislation & Guidance Hazardous Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2005 (As amended by the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2009) Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 Controlled Waste (Duty of Care) Regulations (NI) 2002 Hazardous Waste Regulations (NI) 2005 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994, Schedule 3 Management and disposal of healthcare waste (HTM 07-01) Health and Safety Precautions Hazardous pharmaceuticals such as controlled drugs must be disposed of and managed in line with legislation as they could be harmful to human health or the environment if disposed of improperly. Other antiseptics, pain killers, antibiotics, etc. still require proper management and must not be disposed of into normal waste.

3 Pharmaceutical Bins The PHS Wastemanagement pharmaceutical bins offer a simple and convenient way to ensure that liquid pharmaceutical waste is dealt with appropriately. By placing such waste in these distinctive containers, you can rest assured that it is stored correctly and safely. Capacities & Dimensions 11.5l 25cm x 28 x 55cm 22l 33cm x 33cm x 109cm 50l 00cm x 00cm x 00cm EWC Code Instructions for use: Place pharmaceutical waste, in its original packaging in the container through the sliding mechanism in the lid, keeping the lid attached at all times. Keep the sliding lid closed when not is use. Health and Safety Precautions: Use these containers as per the instructions, keeping all waste securely within the container.

4 Controlled Drugs Kit (CD Kit) The PHS Wastemanagement Controlled Drug (CD) Destruction Kit is recognised as the securest way to denature drugs to render them safe and without value. By placing such waste in these containers, you can rest assured that it is stored correctly and safely. Capacities & Dimensions 250ml 11.2cm x 6.4cm dia 2l 20.7cm x 11.8cm dia 4l 24.8cm x 15.5cm dia 20l 43.8cm x 24.5cm dia Instructions for use: Controlled drugs should be removed from blister packs where necessary and crushed. Crushed tablets and any liquids should be emptied into the disposal kit, and water added as indicated. The contents should then be shaken until fully mixed. The whole kit should subsequently be disposed of in the relevant waste bin. Health and Safety Precautions: Use these containers as per the instructions, keeping all waste securely within the container.

5 Helping every kind of business with their workplace needs At PHS we believe most of what we do should go unnoticed, because, if our customers don t have to think about what we do, our job is done. Businesses need people they can rely on. People they trust to deliver on their promises. Over and over again. That s why at PHS we ve made reliability central to everything we do. We have a team of over 5,000 people in 140 sites in the UK who are specifically trained to help every kind of business with their workplace needs. With over 200,000 business customers at over 450,000 locations we combine the strength and security of a large organization with the reassurance of a fast friendly service. Washroom Services Workplace Services Crate Services Plants and Landscaping Water Dispensers Workplace Supplies Data Management Solutions Scanning Storage Shredding Laundry Equipment and Textile Solutions Workwear and Laundry Solutions Laundry Equipment Matting and Floorcare Specialist Cleaning Technical Safety Services Waste Solutions Block B, Western Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 1XH T: E: productinfo@phs.co.uk

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Waste Type Classification Colour Coding Disposal Method Sharps Disposal Introduction PHS Waste Management provides a responsive, reliable and flexible sharps disposal services to help eliminate injuries from sharps, needles and syringes. Conscious of our Duty