CSA Z317-10-15:2020 pdf download.Handling of health care waste materials
1.4 This Standard does not address the special precautions associated with material contaminated with infectious substances requiring a Containment Level 3 or higher, with the exception of the requirements in Clause 5. 4.5 and the guidance in Annex F.
Notes:
1) For further information, see the most current edition of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, see the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act, and see the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
2) For infection control guidelines and fact sheets on specific infectious diseases, including Ebola virus disease, refer to the Public Health Agency of Canada website: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/id-mi/index-eng.php. Pathogen safety data sheets are available at http://www.phac aspc. gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-fss/index-eng.php.
1.5 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard;“should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and“may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.
Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.
Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.
Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.
4.1.2.1 The health care facility's administration shall develop a comprehensive waste management plan that meets the requirements set out in this Standard.
Notes:
1) Organizations may develop a waste management plan to help organize and continually improve the many components of waste handling. There are many quality frameworks that can be used (e.g., IsO 14001).
2) Minimizing the handling of waste results in fewer people being exposed to it.
3) The waste management plan will vary in size and complexity according to the size and complexity of the health care facility.
4.1.2.2 A waste management plan appropriate for the waste generated should include elements related to training/education, record-keeping, documented policy and procedures, and waste audits, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through the reduction, reuse, and recycling (where applicable) of products and supplies.
The waste management plan shall include
a) clearly documented policies and procedures outlining key steps and responsibilities in waste management. Procedures should cover normal operation conditions as well as urgent or emergency situations (e.g., spill procedures); and
b) an awareness and training program including general-awareness campaigns for staff and tenants and training programs for key departments (e.g., housekeeping).CSA Z317-10-15 pdf download.