Laboratory waste management
Manage your waste to avoid costs!
Environmental laws , regulations and standards are there to ensure that pollution is avoided and eventually eliminated, and industrial laboratories are no exception. When it comes to an industrial laboratory , the issue of personnel safety is also a major issue .
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De facto , you will avoid or greatly minimize accidents and help protect your staff by complying with the rules in force concerning laboratory waste . These rules are not necessarily complicated but they require to be well organized and vigilant . Remember that most lab waste is also hazardous material .
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Managing your lab waste the right way will also save you money.
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For simple and efficient management
The important points in order to manage your laboratory waste are as follows:
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Know what you are throwing away :
ie what does it contain and be precise
if the list is long, attach it to the container or make sure it will follow the container (s)
Use containers suitable / resistant to waste you want to eliminate
Affix labels respecting WHMIS 2015 - GHS
Group together when possible and the waste is compatible
Before throwing away , did you assess if you could recycle
Have someone in charge who has the right training
Make sure to store your laboratory waste in a ventilated area and at the correct temperature if required
Make sure you have recovery and retention systems in the event of a spill
Make sure you respect the limits on the amount of waste stored, if applicable
Make sure the storage rooms are adequate and comply
Make sure you have the right accessories for transporting and handling waste
Be sure to provide your staff with the required protective equipment / material
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What to do with the accumulated waste?
It is important to do everything possible to first limit the amount of waste produced at the source by selecting methods that generate the least amount of waste possible. This is possible by using the minimum quantities of reagents required, promoting recycling and reuse when possible and when it is not dangerous .
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Once you have exhausted all the solutions ; it is time to call on specialized firms that take care of the collection and disposal of hazardous materials . Depending on the amount of waste you generate ; these firms will collect your laboratory waste as often as required.
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We are able to help you structure your laboratory waste disposal system. This will help manage this in a simple and orderly fashion while ensuring that you protect your staff . It can also save you money, while ensuring you meet regulatory and normative compliance requirements in addition to those of your customers (including those stipulated in the GFSI standards).
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