WAC Healthcare

The CIWM's new version of the Waste Awareness Certificate for those working within the healthcare industry is now available.
• Learn how to save money by minimising waste
• Understand your legal requirements
• Gain knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the management of waste
• Understand basic health and safety requirements
Building on the standard version of the Waste Awareness Certificate, this new version contextualises the main principles of the course into the healthcare sector where appropriate. This course will also specifically introduce:
• Definition of healthcare and clinical waste
• Auditing healthcare waste
• Waste segregation - including colour coding of bags and boxes
• Healthcare waste in the community
• Exemptions
• WEEE
This foundation level course is designed to introduce the above principles to staff of all levels - giving an insight into waste issues and responsibilities from the bottom up