Biohazard Transportation

 

Waste material is stored in a range of containers from yellow biohazard bags to 800 litre bins.Once safety transported to our base in Dunedin, waste material is segregated, sterilised, shredded and deep buried in a sanitary landfill.  Biohazard Transportation  Disposal is regulated and controlled by local regional councils and the national Resource Management Act in order to ensure environmentally safe procedures are consistently followed. Biological materials are classified as infectious substances biological products, genetically modified organisms, or medical/clinical waste for the purposes of shipping. The shipment of certain genetically modified organisms is also regulated. Sharps must be placed in rigid, leak- and puncture-resistant containers secured tightly. All other waste should be stored and maintained in a rigid or semi-rigid leak-proof container. Biohazard waste is any type of waste that can contain elements that can be infectious or potentially infectious to humans, animals, the community or the environment. Hospitals are the largest generators of biohazard waste and are responsible dental, pharmacy, home healthcare, veterinarians, funeral homes, coroners, research laboratories, and physician’s offices. There are local, state, and federal guidelines designed for the handling, labeling, storage, transportation, and ultimate rendering of the waste as harmless for safe disposal.

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