Medical waste regulations govern the safe handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of waste to protect staff, patients, public health, and the environment Tennessee healthcare facilities—from hospitals and surgery centers to physician practices, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics—should pay close attention to the latest regulatory updates coming from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation […]
In 2025, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) finalized several updates to Division 335-17, which governs the state’s medical waste program. The reconciliation statement and rulemaking adjustments clarified definitions, corrected federal references, and strengthened expectations around packaging, transport, and training. These updates go together with stricter expectations for documentation to help reshape how regulated […]
Staying compliant with medical waste rules shouldn’t feel like a full-time job—but fines, citations, and audit headaches often come down to the same avoidable mistakes. Below are the top five violations we see across clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities—plus exactly how TriHaz helps you prevent them. 1) Improper segregation, packaging, and labeling What goes wrong: […]
Every day, thousands of healthcare and industrial professionals face the hidden hazards of bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Safeguarding both employees and the communities they serve demands more than common sense—it requires unwavering adherence to a robust framework of federal standards. In this definitive guide, we’ll unravel the complexities of OSHA-compliant management […]
Nashville, TN – July 16, 2025 – TriHaz Solutions, a trusted provider of regulated medical waste management, is proud to announce the opening of a new operational facility in Nashville, Tennesee. This expansion strengthens TriHaz’s ability to serve healthcare facilities, laboratories, and clinical operations throughout Tennessee with reliable and fully compliant medical waste disposal services. […]