by Rebecca | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The EA has extended a number of Regulatory Position Statements (RPSs) to allow for the continued management of waste during COVID-19, as follows: RPS C1 “Cleansing and PPE waste at a healthcare waste management...
by Rebecca | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Yesterday the EA re-issued RPS 63 which allows washroom service companies who collect waste aerosol containers, to do so and store them pending recovery or disposal elsewhere without the need for a permit. The RPS expires at the end of July 2021. A permit is not...
by Rebecca | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
Defra has published guidance (applicable to England only) on the disposal of personal or business waste (not from a healthcare setting), including face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. It is available on...
by Rebecca | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
The EA has now published this on gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-waste-appropriate-measures-for-permitted-facilities The consultation summary that was produced in February is also still available should you wish to see...
by Rebecca | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
CIWM is undertaking a series of webinars one of which is presented by Dr Anne Woolridge, COO of Independent Safety Services Ltd and current technical lead for the NHS EI Logistics Cell. A link to the 16 minute podcast is...
by Rebecca | Jun 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The EA has extended the expiry date on a number of Regulatory Position Statements (RPSs) for COVID-19 restrictions. This includes the following that are relevant to the healthcare industry: RPS C8 – Waste transfer /...
