Businesses must consider washroom legislation, and must dispose of certain waste such as sanitary dressings, nappies, and syringes correctly. Employers have a legal duty to make sure that they dispose of all controlled waste adhering to the correct duty of care rules.
See the following links for more information:
- The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations) 1992
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
- The Special Waste Regulations 1996
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