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==Offensive Waste== | ==Offensive Waste== | ||
'''Offensive Waste''' is: | '''Offensive Waste''' is non-infectious waste which is unpleasant and may cause offence to those coming into contact with it. It includes<ref>[https://www.netregs.org.uk/environmental-topics/waste/managing-waste-materials/offensive-waste/ NetRegs]</ref>: | ||
*not | *outer dressings and protective clothing e.g. masks, gowns and gloves that are not contaminated with body fluids | ||
* | *hygiene waste and sanitary protection e.g. nappies and incontinence pads | ||
*falls within [[EWC]] waste codes [[EWCChap18 | 18 01 04]], [[EWCChap18 | 18 02 03]] or [[EWCChap20 | 20 01 99]] | *autoclaved laboratory waste. | ||
*falls within [[EWC]] waste codes [[EWCChap18 | 18 01 04]], [[EWCChap18 | 18 02 03]] or [[EWCChap20 | 20 01 99]]. | |||
Offensive waste does not include: | |||
*sharps | |||
*anatomical waste e.g.body parts, organs or blood | |||
*chemicals, medicines | |||
*dental amalgam | |||
*any waste that is infectious (i.e. a clinical waste) | |||
==Management of Healthcare Waste== | ==Management of Healthcare Waste== | ||