What is the DHHS Safety Office Guidance on Dental Clinic Vacuum Pump and Chair Side Filter Disposal?
Disposal of the filters presents several issues, “Regulated Waste” vs. “Infectious/Regulated Medical Waste” disposal. The amalgam collected is classified as regulated waste and needs to be disposed of as such. The particles of extracted teeth, tissue and blood or saliva soaked solids are considered regulated medical waste. The amalgam contains mercury, so it can not be disposed of with the medical waste due to the incineration process releasing the mercury back into the environment. Vacuum pump and chair side filters should be disposed of through a regulated waste disposal contactor. It is recommended that the contractor selected take the vacuum pump and chair side filters intact to reduce employee interaction with regulated waste. Proper Personal Protective equipment is still required when recycling these filters and the contents. A face shield and bio hazard protective gloves should be used. If the handling of theses products presents enough of a splash hazard to DHHS employees an ap
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