Medical Waste Management and Treatment Compliance Checklist
This comprehensive medical waste management and treatment compliance checklist ensures regulatory compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, State Health Department, 29 CFR 1910.1030. Monthly compliance inspection for regulated medical waste (RMW) management at healthcare facilities and treatment facilities covering waste segregation, packaging, on-site storage, treatment methods, and disposal per EPA Medical Waste Tracking Act, state medical waste regulations, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard 29 CFR
- Industry: Waste Management & Recycling
- Frequency: Daily / Weekly
- Estimated Time: 30 minutes
- Role: Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer
- Total Items: 18
- Compliance: EPA, OSHA, DOT, State Health Department, 29 CFR 1910.1030
Waste Segregation at Point of Generation
Verify segregation per state medical waste definitions.
- Are employees trained on state-specific categories of regulated medical waste requiring red bag disposal?
- Are sharps placed directly into FDA-cleared sharps containers and never into red bags?
- Are pathological wastes (body parts, tissues) segregated in appropriate containers per state regulation?
- Are trace chemotherapy wastes segregated from general RMW per state or RCRA requirements?
- Is general non-regulated waste being kept free of RMW contamination to minimize disposal costs?
Packaging, Labeling, and Storage
Verify packaging per state and DOT requirements.
- Are red bags puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and meeting state minimum weight/thickness requirements?
- Are all RMW containers labeled with biohazard symbol and 'Biohazardous Waste' or 'Regulated Medical Waste'?
- Is on-site RMW storage area secure, separate from clean areas, and accessible only to authorized personnel?
- Is storage time within state maximum limit (typically 7-30 days) before treatment or off-site disposal?
- Is refrigerated storage used if waste is held beyond state ambient temperature storage time limit?
Treatment and Disposal
Verify treatment per state approval.
- If on-site autoclave used, are treatment records (temperature, pressure, cycle time, load ID) maintained per state requirements?
- Is autoclave performance validated with biological indicators at required frequency per state regulations?
- Is off-site RMW transported only by state-licensed medical waste transporter?
- Are state-required tracking forms or manifests completed for all off-site medical waste shipments?
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance
Verify BBP compliance per 29 CFR 1910.1030.
- Is written Exposure Control Plan current with annual review and accessible to all employees?
- Are safety-engineered sharps devices (safety needles, shielded syringes) used per 1910.1030(d)(2)?
- Have all employees with occupational exposure been offered Hepatitis B vaccination per 1910.1030(f)?
- Is exposure incident reporting and post-exposure evaluation procedure in place per 1910.1030(f)(3)?
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Why Use This Medical Waste Management and Treatment Compliance Checklist?
This medical waste management and treatment compliance checklist helps waste management & recycling teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for operations manager / environmental compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 18 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / weekly.
Ensures compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, State Health Department, 29 CFR 1910.1030. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Medical Waste Management and Treatment Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 18 inspection items across 4 sections: Waste Segregation at Point of Generation, Packaging, Labeling, and Storage, Treatment and Disposal, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance. It is designed for waste management & recycling operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / weekly. Each completion takes approximately 30 minutes.
Who should use this Medical Waste Management and Treatment Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer professionals in the waste management & recycling industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.