Waste Management
The management of healthcare waste is an essential part of ensuring that health and social care activities do not pose a risk of infection. A wide variety of waste is generated from healthcare activities and employers have a statutory duty of care in relation to the management of that waste. They are also responsible for complying with health and safety and transport legislation.
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Waste Management
Course Content
- gain an understanding of effective waste management
- be aware of relevant legislation
- be aware of the roles and responsibilities in waste disposal
- understand the waste management hierarchy
- understand the different methods of waste treatment
- be aware of the different types of healthcare waste
- understand waste segregation and the colour coding system
- be aware of disposal methods for other types of waste
- understand the responsibilities of community healthcare workers in relation to waste disposal