‘A triumph for common sense’ in clinical waste disposal

13.05.09

PHS Wastemanagement, one of the UK’s largest providers of healthcare waste collection and disposal services, has launched a unique range of compact, ‘under-counter’ clinical waste bins.

Designed and manufactured by the company for healthcare professionals, the new bins offer a hygienic and discreet system for correctly segregating and managing clinical waste.

Announcing the launch, PHS Management’s managing director Clare Noble said: “Our new bins make the correct segregation of waste a convenient and workable option for healthcare staff, even on sites producing relatively small quantities, or where space is at a premium.

“Ours is the first tailor-made compact clinical waste disposal system that fits neatly and discreetly under counters or work surfaces; thus keeping walkways and working areas clear, and keeping waste out of sight and out of the reach of patients.

“It’s really perfect for the job, yet so simple that you wonder why no one has thought of it before.”

The bins have a clever, front opening mechanism and are colour-coded in white, orange or yellow to support the segregation process and to ensure that the right bin is always used for the right waste, in the right area.

They can help healthcare premises ensure their legal compliance and even save money by making it quick, safe and hygienic for staff to correctly segregate and dispose of the different categories of clinical waste.

Clare added: “These days, healthcare professionals are being asked to segregate their waste more than ever before. Not only does this make sound financial sense, but it’s also a legal requirement to help protect staff, patients and the wider environment.

“Treatment rooms and clinics are often short of space, and waste bins or stands can take up a lot of room. Our new product solves this problem by providing a very compact and robust range of colour-coded bins, so that even the smallest sites still have enough space for every type of waste disposal container they need.

“These bins are ideal for the healthcare market and I’m sure they’ll have a real impact on sites and how they deal with their waste, it’s certainly a long overdue triumph for common sense.”

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