HCRW Compliance

If your business generates health care risk waste (HCRW) eg. medical, clinical, lab waste etc, you are classified as a HCRW generator and therefore required by law to comply with the Western Cape Health Care Risk Waste Management Act (2013), and its regulations.

These regulations place a legal obligation on HCRW generators to implement various compliance obligations.

1.    Quarterly Audits

Quarterly audits assist with compliance with the regulations.  The purpose thereof is to ensure your staff and patients are safer by reducing risks related to poor handling or disposal of HCRW, and assist by highlighting any training gaps your staff may need.

2.    Training

A HCRW generator HCRW must provide training to all personnel in its employ who are involved in the management of health care risk waste.

3.    HCRW Management Plans

A HCRW generator, who generates 20 kg or more of health care risk waste per day, when calculated monthly as a daily average, must prepare a health care waste management plan, and it must be reviewed annually.

At Jumper Waste Management, we assist with the compliance burden many practitioners face with the mountain of legislation and compliance obligations.

We handle the full process, from conducting the audit and submitting reports, to helping you stay compliant with IPWIS requirements. We also offer support with training, waste tracking, and providing the necessary documentation to prove safe and legal disposal.

We take care of the paperwork and compliance so you can focus on running your business.

From busy clinics to solo practitioners, our waste management team takes the pressure off by managing every part of the compliance process.

Speak to our experts for assistance at info@jumperwaste.co.za or 082 040 9992