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PaulN11  
#1 Posted : 16 March 2017 10:50:44(UTC)
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PaulN11

Hi, just wanted to check about legislation/guidance on transport of clinical waste from the lab down to the collection point. Do we require yellow bins for this or is that just for storage in the collection area? Thanks

A Kurdziel  
#2 Posted : 16 March 2017 12:06:21(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

You can transport it in what you like and any colour you like. Yellow is the traditional colour for this but it is not legal requirement.There is a duty to manage the risks under COSHH and that is why you have to look at things like ensuring that the waste is transported in spill proof containers that are clearly labelled.

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PaulN11 on 16/03/2017(UTC)
Striker84  
#3 Posted : 16 March 2017 21:01:53(UTC)
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Striker84

Please refer to the link provided. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/clinical/ I hope this helps?
PaulN11  
#4 Posted : 17 March 2017 09:22:40(UTC)
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PaulN11

Originally Posted by: garyclarke84 Go to Quoted Post
Please refer to the link provided. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/clinical/ I hope this helps?

Thanks for that, I'd had a look at this but wasn't sure if for transportation within a facility there were particular requirements e.g. as apply to bulk containers for vehicle transportation. As long as the container is leakproof and rigid this seems sufficient.

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