PHS Wastemanagement News

• PHS Wastemanagement launches new Hazcrate Service

  With many forms of common maintenance waste, such as fluorescent light tubes, paints and oils, now being classified as hazardous, your cupboards may be host to a whole range of hazardous nasties. To help you deal with this waste in accordance with the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 PHS Wastemanagement has launched the 'Hazcrate'.

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• New Regulations for construction waste

  New Regulations which come into force next month will mean that any construction project in England costing more than £300,000 will need a "Site Waste Management Plan" (SWMP).

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• PHS Wastemanagement publish new guide for pharmacists

  In response to recently released Department of Health Guidance relating to the safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste, PHS Wastemanagement has published a simple guide for pharmacists. The downloadable guide will help pharmacists understand their obligations in relation to the Hazardous Waste Regulations (England and Wales) 2005 and subsequent Guidance notes.

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• New PHS Wastemanagement guide helps dentists comply

  In response to recent Guidance issued by the British Dental Association, PHS Wastemanagement has produced a simple guide for dentists to help them understand their legal obligations under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.

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• PHS Wastemanagement launches new simple Controlled Drugs Guide

  The recently released Department of Health document "Safer Management of Controlled Drugs; a guide to good practice in secondary care (England)" details the changes to current Guidance following the fourth report of the Shipman Inquiry. It details how these changes place significant new responsibilities on healthcare organisations relating to the use and management of Controlled Drugs.

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