Biohazard Procedure

Use this editable Biohazard and Waste Disposal Procedure to define handling of potentially contaminated returned medical products and control occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. It references OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens.

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Supplied as one editable Microsoft Word document, with its forms included as attachments, in a digital download.

Contaminated products and occupational exposure controls

The procedure addresses personnel who may handle returned devices or off-specification rejects, including containment and disposal steps intended to reduce exposure risk. Adapt its roles and controls to your actual products, hazards and waste streams.

The procedure identifies handling and disposal controls for potentially contaminated materials, employee training and the response to an exposure incident. It addresses documentation of the incident and prompt medical evaluation, with links to complaint handling when a returned device may be involved. Organizations can adapt the program to their own hazards, waste streams and facility roles before putting it into use.

Related returned-product workflow

The separately sold Returned Goods Procedure covers authorization, controlled receipt, quarantine and disposition of returned devices. If a return also involves a reported device problem, see the Complaint Handling Procedure for the complaint record.

Using an eQMS? These editable Microsoft Office files can be imported into any electronic quality management system (eQMS) that manages Word and Excel documents, or used in a paper-based system. Adapt the approval, signature and record steps to your system’s workflow, and validate the eQMS software under your own QMS. See how to use A.P. Lyon procedures in an eQMS.

Practical guide

Read Manufacturing Safety Procedures: Hazardous Energy, Biohazards and Respirators for workflow guidance, a checklist and common mistakes.