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A checklist for choosing an Infectious Waste Disposal company
Does the Infectious Waste vendor provide:
Evidence of expertise in infectious waste?......................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
Provide references or testimonials from customers? ......................................................................... ____Yes _____No
Evidence that they can meet your facility’s pickup schedule?............................................................. ____Yes _____No
Evidence of expertise in environmental and regulatory compliance? ................................................ ____Yes _____No
(Joint Commission, DOT, EPA, state and local agencies)
Proof of their compliance record? ...................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
Provide knowledge of OSHA? ............................................................................................................ ____Yes _____No
Copies of permits for the treatment facility and transportation? ......................................................... ____Yes _____No
Evidence of Emergency Preparedness for back-up plans in the event of a disaster? ....................... ____Yes _____No
Waste tracking and analysis with ongoing reporting? ........................................................................ ____Yes _____No
Specialist who are able to provide training and education for your staff?........................................... ____Yes _____No
Compliance services and waste minimization service:
· Audits which identify and suggest ideas to maintain waste performance standards............ ____Yes _____No
· Training programs and materials.......................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Plans for waste segregation and minimization...................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Waste minimization references............................................................................................. ____Yes _____No
A full service integrated waste offering:
· Infectious waste collection.................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Treatment and disposal of Infectious Waste......................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Collection and disposal of expired medication................. .................................................... ____Yes _____No
· E-waste collection and disposal............................................................................................ ____Yes _____No
· Hazardous waste removal and disposal............................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Document destruction........................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Collection of fluorescent bulbs, ballasts and small batteries................................................. ____Yes _____No
Proof of insurance:
· Workers compensation......................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Commercial General Liability................................................................................................ ____Yes _____No
· Contractors Pollution Liability............................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Transportation Pollution Liability........................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
Evidence of testing and certification for their employees:
· Dot Hazardous materials training.......................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Drug Testing.......................................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· OSHA blood borne pathogen training.................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
· Ongoing medical surveillance................................................................................................ ____Yes _____No
Containers to meet your needs? ......................................................................................................... ____Yes _____No
Accurate scales to measure waste (yearly calibration reports)? ......................................................... ____Yes _____No