Potentially infectious medical waste shall be considered any human blood, tissue, or bodily fluids that may contain organisms that could be pathogenic to humans. It also includes used sharps, scalpels, needles, syringes, etc. used in medical services or research. Each department is responsible for managing its infectious waste. OEHS can assist departments in assuring waste is managed according to regulation. The infectious waste program is incorporated into the Exposure Control Plan.
Contact OEHS for pickup of infectious waste for disposal.
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is required under the Illinois Department of Labor worker protection rules. Each laboratory area or department must have a written chemical hygiene plan and a chemical hygiene officer to oversee the plan. OEHS will assist departments with incorporating relevant aspects. A model Chemical Hygiene Plan has been developed by OEHS, to aid the departments in developing their own program.