by Rebecca | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
HWMA member, Daniels Healthcare has introduced a new pharmaceutical waste container range made from 100% recycled materials. The product is the ‘SHARPSGUARD eco pharmi range, and is the first sustainable product offering from Daniels, designed for the disposal...
by Rebecca | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The HWMA has restructured its Executive Committee to add 3 Director positions to support the Chair and the Treasurer roles. Recent months, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, have made it clear that the HWMA plays an important role in supporting the healthcare...
by Rebecca | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The EA has extended a number of Regulatory Position Statements (RPSs) to allow for the continued management of waste during COVID-19, as follows: RPS C1 “Cleansing and PPE waste at a healthcare waste management...
by Rebecca | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Yesterday the EA re-issued RPS 63 which allows washroom service companies who collect waste aerosol containers, to do so and store them pending recovery or disposal elsewhere without the need for a permit. The RPS expires at the end of July 2021. A permit is not...
by Rebecca | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
Defra has published guidance (applicable to England only) on the disposal of personal or business waste (not from a healthcare setting), including face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. It is available on...
by Rebecca | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
The EA has now published this on gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-waste-appropriate-measures-for-permitted-facilities The consultation summary that was produced in February is also still available should you wish to see...
