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EPA Standards for Dental Amalgam Waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have closely monitored and tested the effects of mercury and its use in the dental industry for many years. Since the early 1990s, these agencies have been researching the link between human and environmental health issues and mercury that originated in dental offices as dental amalgam [uh-mal-gum]. Dental amalgam is a dental filling material that contains a mix of 50% mercury, plus a powder containing silver, tin, copper, and other metals. It has been used for over 150 years to fill cavities caused by tooth decay in hundreds of millions of patients around the world.

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EPA Standards for Dental Amalgam Waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have closely monitored and tested the effects of mercury and its use in the dental industry for many years. Since the early 1990s, these agencies have been researching the link between human and environmental health issues and mercury that originated in dental offices as dental amalgam [uh-mal-gum]. Dental amalgam is a dental filling material that contains a mix of 50% mercury, plus a powder containing silver, tin, copper, and other metals. It has been used for over 150 years to fill cavities caused by tooth decay in hundreds of millions of patients around the world.

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EPA Standards for Dental Amalgam Waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have closely monitored and tested the effects of mercury and its use in the dental industry for many years. Since the early 1990s, these agencies have been researching the link between human and environmental health issues and mercury that originated in dental offices as dental amalgam [uh-mal-gum]. Dental amalgam is a dental filling material that contains a mix of 50% mercury, plus a powder containing silver, tin, copper, and other metals. It has been used for over 150 years to fill cavities caused by tooth decay in hundreds of millions of patients around the world.

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SHARPS CONTAINER AND MEDICAL WASTE MAILBACK SYSTEMS OnDemand and scheduled service options. With over 200,000 serviced locations nationwide; we provide simple, scalable, and cost-effective waste disposal services for businesses and healthcare facilities of any size. SHARPS SINGLE & MULTIPACK SYSTEMS The PureWay Single and Multipack Sharps container disposal and mail back systems were designed specifically with individual and independent facilities in mind that may generate 50lbs or less of regulated medical waste on a monthly basis. The PureWay Sharps Disposal System includes everything needed to safely secure, transport and track your waste for disposal. Sizes range from 1 Quart up to 3 gallon and include sharps containers.

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In 2020, there were approximately 8 billion people living around the world, and it’s been growing ever since so is prescribed medical drugs. Picture how many medications were prescribed before the pandemic, and how many are prescribed now. According to SingleCare, more than 4 billion medications are dispensed per year in the United States alone. In comparison, about $2.8 billion worth of medications are wasted each year, says Statnews. What happens to all of this trashed medication and who takes care of it? Here are some steps to deal with Unused Medical Drugs. Medication Disposal Given how big of an issue improper drug disposal is, we’ll need to review the basics in order to fully understand the problem. Here we’ll cover forms of medication, what medication types are hazardous, and why it is important to dispose of them safely. Medications are not limited to pills, in fact, they come in many forms such as tablets, capsules, creams, liquids, and patches. These prescriptions are meant to “prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms” says the National Cancer Institute. The most commonly prescribed medications in the United States are Atorvastatin (for cholesterol), Amoxicillin (antibiotic), and Lisinopril (for blood pressure). Hundreds of pounds of expired or unused medications are improperly disposed of every year. The effects are detrimental to our ecosystem and community, so how do we fix this?

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Medical Waste in 2022 In 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, the healthcare industry continues to experience many challenges related to their biohazardous and sharps waste (medical waste). Medical waste poses a serious health risk when left out, improperly contained, or incorrectly disposed of. It is important to be aware and informed about the health risks of medical waste and why proper disposal is essential. Health care waste is generated in hospitals, laboratories, testing labs, nursing homes, blood banks, at home from self-injections, and more. In this article, you will find out what medical waste is, proper disposal, and set regulations regarding medical waste management, and disposal near you.

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Medical Waste in 2022 In 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, the healthcare industry continues to experience many challenges related to their biohazardous and sharps waste (medical waste). Medical waste poses a serious health risk when left out, improperly contained, or incorrectly disposed of. It is important to be aware and informed about the health risks of medical waste and why proper disposal is essential. Health care waste is generated in hospitals, laboratories, testing labs, nursing homes, blood banks, at home from self-injections, and more. In this article, you will find out what medical waste is, proper disposal, and set regulations regarding medical waste management, and disposal near you.

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What is OSHA Training The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance”. OSHA offers many different training options that allow people to learn about first aid training, fire watch requirements, OSHA hazard assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, employee emergency plans, machine guarding, and other guidelines. So how can you get involved with OSHA training? In the article below you will find information about OSHA training for 30 hours, OSHA training for 10 hours, and OSHA training online. PureWay offers an OSHA compliance program that covers federal OSHA requirements for OSHA training, safety planning, and more.

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What is OSHA Training The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance”. OSHA offers many different training options that allow people to learn about first aid training, fire watch requirements, OSHA hazard assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, employee emergency plans, machine guarding, and other guidelines. So how can you get involved with OSHA training? In the article below you will find information about OSHA training for 30 hours, OSHA training for 10 hours, and OSHA training online. PureWay offers an OSHA compliance program that covers federal OSHA requirements for OSHA training, safety planning, and more.

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MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL THE PUREWAY ® Over 200,000 locations are serviced nationwide; we provide simple, scalable, and cost-effective biohazardous waste disposal services for facilities of any size. Regardless of size, if you are a single provider, standalone clinic, or enterprise company with thousands of locations, PureWay® is your ideal service provider for medical waste disposal. Our team of bio medical waste specialists will help you determine the right options for your specific waste needs.

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