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HSE National Guideline

HSE National Guideline for the Preparation for Transport of UN 3291 Clinical Waste Unspecified, N.O.S.


Topic: Consigning and carriage of un 3291 clinical waste
Document Owner: Chief People Officer
National Group: HSE National Clinical Waste Guideline Development Group
Effective From: 28 April 2025
The purpose of this Guideline is to provide guidance to address the requirements for the consigning and carriage of UN 3291 clinical waste by road and sea. Please note specific operational requirements to comply with Waste Regulations are not within the scope of the Guideline.
HSE National Guideline for the Preparation for Transport of UN 3291 Clinical Waste Unspecified, N.O.S.
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This Guideline covers the preparation for transport of waste from HSE facilities, where the waste is deemed to pose an infection risk and is assigned to UN 3291 CLINICAL WASTE UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S. under the Dangerous Goods transport regulations. The Guideline applies to all personnel involved in the preparation and consigning of clinical waste for transport.

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