TS 13354

TS 13354 is a standard that sets out general rules for workplaces providing medical waste collection and transportation services, with attention to structure, operation, personnel and safety. Because medical waste must be handled separately from ordinary waste streams, the layout and working practices of these facilities matter for environmental control, occupational health and safety, and the continuity of the service.

Core organisation of medical waste services

The standard focuses on how workplaces engaged in collecting and transporting medical waste should be arranged. In general technical terms, this kind of service involves receiving waste in a controlled way, keeping segregated waste streams separate, using vehicles and equipment appropriately, protecting staff with suitable personal protective equipment, and operating work areas safely. The standard provides a general framework for these functions; only the level that can be confirmed from the title and scope should be attributed to this document.

Main topics covered

• Structural features: the physical arrangement of the facility and its work areas
• Management: general rules for service administration and day-to-day operation
• Employees: the framework for staff duties, competence and work organisation
• Safety: general provisions linked to workplace safety and environmental control

The document is also read alongside related legislation and reference standards. Medical waste management can intersect with personal protective equipment, electrical safety, lighting and marking, so the standard provides a shared technical basis for running these services in a controlled and orderly way. This record has been withdrawn, but it still serves as a technical reference for understanding the workplace conditions associated with medical waste collection and transportation services.