Cleaning guidelines for feminine care waste receptacles emphasizing safety precautions, cleaning steps, disinfecting processes, and OSHA compliance.
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“OSHA expects the receptacles to be lined properly to prevent contact with soiled products. Best Cleaning Practices (approved by ISSA) recommend using only one liner bag to effectively cover the inside surface to totally contain waste.”
— OSHA Standard Number: 1910.1030

Expectations of OSHA’s Blood borne Pathogens Standard

Best cleaning Practices: Feminine Waste Disposal Receptacles

written by ann germanow, Allen Rathey, Lynn Krafft, Perry Shimanoff

recognized and approved by International Sanitary Supply Association

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Maintain clean-restroom standards with the complete Scensibles® disposal system

  • Reduces or eliminates unpleasant odors while keeping offensive waste out of view

  • Conceals potentially harmful blood and body fluids in leakproof, sealable recycled plastic bag to minimize exposure to possible blood-borne pathogens and harmful germs

  • Ensures hygienic handling for restroom users

  • Interleave folding for one-at-a-time dispensing ensuring the user only touches the bag they use, promoting good hygiene in the workplace.

  • Provides discreet disposal in or out of the stall

  • Protects the health and safety of custodial staff

  • Provides an easy alternative to flushing products, especially tampons, down the toilet.

  • Saves on expensive plumbing repair costs

  • Helps to reduce personal care products in the wastewater stream

  • Helps lessen sewage pollution from entering our water bodies

  • Preventative method with proven effectiveness and efficiency.

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