NZS 4304:1990
Health care waste management
Classifies wastes into four categories and sets out management policies and practices for their safe handling and disposal. Applicable to any establishment, large or small, which generates either human or animal health care wastes.
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Guidelines For The Safe Handling Of Cytotoxic Drugs And Related Waste
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 6.5.1
Citation context:All waste generated during the preparation and use of cytotoxic drugs and the cleaning up of spills must be segregated, packaged, and disposed of in accordance with specifications outlined in the NZS 4304:1990 Healthcare waste management.
Guidelines For The Provision Of Facilities And General Safety And Health In The Healthcare Industry
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 2.4 Hazardous waste management
Citation context:NZS 4304:1990 Healthcare waste management is the agreed basis for acceptable practice for the management of healthcare related waste. The facility generating the waste should be responsible for ensuring the safe disposal of all healthcare wastes arising w
Guidelines For The Safe Handling Of Cytotoxic Drugs And Related Waste
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix 2: Symbols for Waste Classification
Citation context:Symbols taken from NZS 4304:1990
Guidelines For The Safe Handling Of Cytotoxic Drugs And Related Waste
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 6.5.6
Citation context:Large quantities of cytotoxic waste should be treated and transported in such a way as to meet the requirements of NZS 4304:1990 Health care waste management.
Guidelines For The Safe Handling Of Cytotoxic Drugs And Related Waste
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix 4: Selected Reading and Bibliography
Citation context:Listed in the Bibliography
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