Knowledge Base

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulates medical waste safety in the workplace under their Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The standard requires all employees who come in contact with medical waste must be annually trained on proper handling, storing, labeling, and transporting of such waste.

Bio-hazardous Waste Environmental Health Department: 941-748-0747 Ext. 1369

Not sure how to dispose of household hazardous waste? call 3-1-1 or for more information visit: https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/dispose-of-electronic-scrap-(e-scrap)-and-household-hazardous-waste-(hhw)