By Healthcare Facilities Today

A new web-training portal to educate healthcare facility workers on health and safety issues surrounding medical waste has been launched by the Sustainability Services division of Waste Management. 

“Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations is crucial for any safe working environment. Our courses are designed to help educate healthcare staff about various regulations,” said Tom Carpenter, director of Waste Management’s Sustainability Services division, in a release.

The training portal provides information on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

The training, which includes around-the-clock access to the new web portal, provides:

•Information on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

•Access to OSHA’s Exposure Control Plan tools to address risk

•An introduction to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

•An overview of OSHA’s Means of Egress Standard, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans        

•Information related to OSHA’s Recording and Reporting of Injuries and Illnesses regulations

The tool also offers materials to create customized training programs, such as a printable guidance manual, self-paced training modules, tailored evaluations, and safety audit and planning reference guides.