DaRob/ID can provide training programs to each institution or facility at the facility's location. The comprehensive program is provided as a value-added service to our customers with most of the programs at no charge. The following training areas are updated as regulations change:
Definition and characteristics of medical waste
 Identification of various health care waste streams
Separation of waste streams
Packaging waste streams
Safe handling practices
Treatment processes to render waste non-hazardous
Hazard Communication Standard
Definition of hazardous chemical
Identification of hazardous materials in health care facilities
Safe handling and storage
Disposal/recycling options
DOT'S New Hazmat Transportation Regulations
Introduction to new requirements
DOT requirements for training of hazmat employees
DOT shipping papers
Training Exercise and Examination
Risk Communications
The Controversies Surrounding Medical Waste
Crisis Communications
Potential Impacts for Medical Facilities (case study)
On Site Incineration
Permitting
Selection
Air Pollution Control
Unexpected costs and problems
Air Quality Field Inspections
Legal Authority of the Inspector
Inspector Responsibilities
General Inspection Procedures
Visible Emission Observations
Special Considerations
OSHA Workplace Guidelines for Cytotoxic Agents
Definition
Identification
Packaging/handling
Disposal
Incinerator Operations
Protecting the environment
Basic combustion principles
Basic incinerator design
Air pollution control equipment design and functions
Monitoring and automatic control systems
Incinerator operation
Maintenance inspections
Troubleshooting typical problems
State regulations
Safety
Eight Hours Hands On Training
Training materials will consist of the following:
EPA Pilot Tracking Act and CDC Definition
Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA Workplace Guidelines for Cytotoxic Agents
OSHA Blood Borne Disease
DaRob, Inc. video: Sincerity in Medical Waste Handling
DaRob, Inc. handbook: Health Workers Medical Waste Handbook
EPA Hospital Incinerator Operator Training Course: Student Handbook
EPA Hospital Incinerator Operator Training Course: Presentations Slides Manual
EPA Hospital Incinerator Operator Training Course: Instructor's Manuals
Safe state regulations
Pre and post test material
EPA Field Manual
Case Study Risk Communications
Case Study Environmental Law
Environmental Law
Medical Waste Tort Liabilities
Damages Claims
Criminal Liabilities
Enforcement of Medical Waste Laws (State)
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