Here we provide a handy guide to managing waste and what your responsibilities are. Remember, at Citron Hygiene we have expertise on hand if you require more specific or detailed advice.
DEN#1 Dental practices must ensure waste is segregated, stored, packaged, described and transferred appropriately
DEN#2 Consignment notes (hazardous) & waste transfer notes (non-hazardous) are the required documentation for waste collections
DEN#3 Dental practices are periodically audited to ensure waste is accurately described, compliant & to identify any problems
DEN#4 A dental practice must discharge its D.O.C. & appropriate waste documentation when returning medicines to a pharmacy
DEN#5 Non-hazardous offensive waste stream is used for soft wastes from dentistry that are not contaminated with bodily fluid
DEN#6 Offensive waste from dental care includes Saliva-contaminated swabs, gowns, gloves & tissues with no known infection risk
DEN#7 Dental practitioners may dispose of teeth and spicules in a yellow-lidded sharps receptacle
DEN#8 Pharmaceutical & medicinal wastes should never be placed in the domestic waste stream for disposal
DEN#9 Empty containers are likely to contain sufficient residue to remain hazardous chemical wastes unless rinsed
DEN#10 Chemicals should not be disposed of in the clinical waste stream. This may cause chemical releases and worker exposure
If you require any further assistance with your dental waste responsibilities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
