Edit black code rules for clinical waste

<p>As we reach the end of our blog series, we hope you are now more confident in what items are destined for which waste stream, and the colour and types of containers each require. Correct waste segregation and disposal is not only an element of regulatory compliance for providers of cosmetic procedures, but it also ensures the safety of staff and patients, while also protecting the environment and general public from unnecessary harm.</p> <p>In summary:</p> <ul> <li>Orange – Clinical and infectious waste</li> <li>Blue – Medicinal waste</li> <li>White – Dental amalgam waste</li> <li>Yellow – Clinical and highly infectious waste</li> <li>Red – Anatomical waste</li> <li>Tiger – Offensive / hygiene waste</li> <li>Purple – Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste</li> <li>Black – Mixed municipal waste</li> </ul> <p>Top tips:</p> <ul> <li>Always make sure sharps waste is disposed of in rigid containers</li> <li>Locate the disposal bins and containers as close to the source of waste generation as possible</li> <li>Put up posters in appropriate places to remind staff about what types of waste are allocated which colour</li> <li>Organise waste collection with a contractor you trust to understand the regulations and help you maximise compliance with ease</li> </ul>

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