{"id":1231,"date":"2017-09-14T06:26:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/?page_id=1231"},"modified":"2018-08-06T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T10:49:59","slug":"kentucky-biohazard-waste-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/states\/kentucky-biohazard-waste-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky Biohazard Waste Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kentucky<\/span> Biohazard Waste Regulations<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Highlighted Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kentucky does not have specific environmental regulations applicable to medical\/infectious wastes generated at healthcare facilities except for air quality regulations pertaining to medical waste incineration.<\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kentucky\u2019s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management. Kentucky\u2019s Division of Waste Managment provides a summary of medical waste rules on their website:\u00a0Kentucky Medical Waste Summary\"link-arrow\"<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

OSHA Regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are some Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules that apply to medical\/infectious waste. Kentucky is one of 21 states operating an approved occupational safety and health program. This program is operated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Employment. OSHA rules (Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standards) impact various aspects of medical\/infectious waste, including management of sharps, requirements for containers that hold or store medical\/infectious waste, labeling of medical\/infectious waste bags\/containers, and employee training.<\/p>\n

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Contact Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Phone : (502) 564-0323<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Website : Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

OSHA (state)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Phone : (502) 564-0684<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Website : Website<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Useful Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kentucky Medical Waste Summary<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kentucky Biohazard Waste Regulations Highlighted Requirements Kentucky does not have specific environmental regulations applicable to medical\/infectious wastes generated at healthcare facilities except for air quality regulations pertaining to medical waste incineration. Overview Kentucky\u2019s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management. 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