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What is RMW? Regulated medical waste (RMW), also known as âbiohazardousâ waste or 'infectious medicalâ waste, is the portion of the waste stream that may be contaminated by blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials, thus posing a significant risk of transmitting infection.
This is the fourth of a four-part article on how to identify, reduce and dispose of infectious/medical waste. The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) offers very specific guidelines on what falls into the category of âregulated medical wasteâ and what doesnât. Here is a break down of those recommendations and how they should properly be disposed of. Not Regulated Medical Waste â The following can be safely collected in clear trash liners: â¢ Paper and plastic wrappers, packaging, boxes, computer paper, office waste.