Healthcare Waste Management Checklist Template

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Waste Segregation & Identification

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Ensuring proper waste streams are separated and accurately labeled.

Waste Category (e.g., Pharmaceutical, General, Recyclable)

Waste Description (e.g., Expired Medication, Paper Waste)

Estimated Waste Volume (in Liters/Gallons)

Container Type

Hazard Characteristics (Select all that apply)

Container Label Details (e.g., Date, Waste Type, Generator)

Hazardous Waste Handling

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Procedures for identifying, storing, and disposing of pharmaceutical, chemical, and pathological waste.

Hazardous Waste Determination Method

Detailed Description of Hazardous Waste

Estimated Quantity of Hazardous Waste Generated (lbs)

Date of Waste Determination

Hazardous Waste Container Type

Specific Hazards Associated with Waste

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Safety Data Sheets)

Waste Storage Status

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Management

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Compliance with RMW storage, transportation, and disposal regulations.

Date of Last RMW Generator Status Review

Estimated Monthly RMW Generation (lbs)

RMW Storage Container Type

Description of RMW Storage Area Security Measures

Types of RMW Generated (Select all that apply)

Date of Last Container Inspection

Signature of Responsible Person for RMW Management

Sharps Waste Management

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Safe handling, collection, and disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps.

Sharps Container Type

Sharps Container Capacity (Gallons)

Date Sharps Container Last Replaced/Emptied

Time of Sharps Container Replacement/Emptying

Percentage of Container Full (Visual Estimate)

Container Leakage/Damage Observed?

Description of any Leakage or Damage (If Applicable)

Signature of Person Completing Sharps Inspection

Radioactive Waste Management

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Procedures for handling and disposing of radioactive materials (if applicable).

Isotope Activity (MBq/mCi)

Waste Form (e.g., Liquid, Solid, Gas)

Date of Waste Generation

Description of Radioactive Material

Waste Container Type

Container Volume (L)

Scheduled Disposal Date

Waste Generator Signature

Universal Waste Management

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Handling of batteries, fluorescent lamps, and other universal wastes.

Quantity of Batteries Collected (lbs)

Number of Fluorescent Lamps Collected

Battery Type (e.g., Alkaline, Lithium)

Universal Waste Streams Present

Date of Last Universal Waste Inventory

Notes on Universal Waste Handling/Storage

Upload Universal Waste Manifest (if applicable)

Waste Storage Area Inspection

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Regular inspection of waste storage areas to ensure safety and compliance.

Inspection Date

Temperature of Storage Area (°C)

Container Condition (e.g., leaks, damage)

Labeling Accuracy & Completeness

Observations/Comments

Spill Kit Availability & Condition

Inspector Signature

Employee Training Records

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Verification of employee training on proper waste management procedures.

Employee ID

Employee Name

Training Date

Training Type

Training Content Summary

Training Certificate/Record

Next Training Due Date

Trainer Name

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining accurate records of waste generation, storage, and disposal.

Date of Waste Manifest Generation

Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg)

Description of Waste Types

Scanned Waste Manifest

Disposal Method

Date of Waste Shipment

Permitted Disposal Facility Name

Waste Manifest Tracking

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Tracking waste shipments using manifests and ensuring proper disposal at permitted facilities.

Manifest Date

Manifest Number

Generator Status

Generator Name

Transporter Name

Treatment/Disposal Facility Name

Total Quantity (Units)

Waste Type(s)

Special Handling Instructions (if any)

Emergency Response Procedures

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Protocols for responding to spills, releases, or other waste management emergencies.

Spill Response Plan Summary

Emergency Contact Phone Number (Spill Response)

Primary Spill Response Coordinator

Date of Last Emergency Drill/Training

Time of Incident Reported (if applicable)

Location of Spill/Incident

Description of Emergency Event/Incident

Photos/Evidence of Incident (Optional)

Regulatory Compliance Review

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Ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal waste management regulations.

Applicable Federal Regulations?

Applicable State Regulations?

Brief Description of State-Specific Requirements

Last Regulatory Compliance Audit Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Next Regulatory Compliance Review Due Date

Upload Relevant Permits or Licenses (if applicable)

Summary of Findings from Last Compliance Review

Are there any pending regulatory violations?

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