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Florida Biomedical Waste Training

Course Details:

  • Category: State-Specific
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Target Audience: Employees Residing in Florida

Course Overview In accordance with State Regulations (Chapter 64E-16.003 F.A.C.), all new personnel who will handle biomedical waste as part of their work responsibilities will be given initial training in our biomedical waste management system before their duties commence. Should our biomedical waste management procedures change, or should there be a revision to Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., employees will be trained on the changes. All personnel whose duties involve the handling of biomedical waste will complete refresher training annually. All of our medical employees (e.g., Nurses and Medical Assistants) receive this training on Biomedical Waste at the time of hire, prior to assignment, and prior to working on any task that requires the handling of biomedical waste and OPIM. All training records are kept for 3 years.

Training Includes:

  • Segregation and Handling
  • Identification and Containment
  • Sharps Containers
  • Co-Mixing (Chapter 64E-16.003(1) F.A.C.)
  • Labeling (Chapter 64E-16.005 F.A.C)
  • Closure Procedures for Red Biohazard Bags
  • Storage of Biomedical Waste (Chapter 64E-16.004 F.A.C.)
  • Onsite Treatment Method of Biomedical Waste (Chapter 64E-16.007 F.A.C.)
  • Transport (Chapter 64E-16.008 F.A.C.)
  • Generator Requirements (64E-16.006)
  • Procedures for Decontaminating Biomedical Waste Spills
  • Contingency Plan for Emergencies
  • Training (Chapter 64E-16.003 F.A.C.)
  • Facility Specifics for Biomedical Waste Binder
  • Records (Chapter 64E-16.003(2)(b) F.A.C.)