COSHH - Injectable Waste Disposal (Expired Medications & Residual Drug Waste)

COSHH RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Injectable Waste Disposal (Expired Medications & Residual Drug Waste)

HAUS OF ÄSTHETIK

 

Location: 4 Portland Square, Water Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1HA, United Kingdom

Date of Assessment: 1st April 2025

Review Date: 1st April 2026

Assessed By: Managing Director

 

1. Substance/Item Information

   • Product Name: Injectable Waste (Expired Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Fillers, Local Anaesthetics)

   • Manufacturer: Various Suppliers (Botox, Azzalure, Juvederm, Teosyal, Lidocaine)

   • COSHH Safety Data Sheet Available? ☑ Yes ☐ No

• Hazard Classification (per SDS & MHRA Guidance):

   • ☑ Pharmaceutical Hazard – Risk of exposure to residual active substances

   • ☑ Biohazard Risk – Potential for contamination from used syringes and vials

   • ☑ Environmental Risk – Non-compliance with disposal laws

 

2. Purpose of Use

   • Location of Use: Clinic treatment rooms, clinical waste storage area

   • How is the item used? Secure disposal of expired medications, used syringes, and residual drug waste

   • Who is exposed? Practitioners, clinic staff, waste disposal personnel

   • Frequency of Use: Daily

 

3. Hazard Identification

• Potential Hazards:

   • ☑ Risk of drug exposure from improper disposal

   • ☑ Accidental injection or absorption of residual drug waste

   • ☑ Regulatory non-compliance if disposed of incorrectly. 

• Symptoms of Exposure:

   • Botulinum Toxin: Muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing (extremely rare with proper handling)

   • Lidocaine: Local numbness, potential allergic reaction

 

4. Risk Control Measures

A. Safe Handling & Disposal

   • ☑ Expired medications must be disposed of in the designated pharmaceutical waste bins

   • ☑ Residual drug waste must be disposed of in sharps bins if in a syringe

   • ☑ Medication vials must be opened and emptied into pharmaceutical waste before disposal

B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

   • ☑ Disposable gloves when handling injectable waste

   • ☑ Eye protection if handling large volumes of liquid medication

C. Spill & Incident Management

• Drug Waste Spill Procedure:

   • ☑ Wear gloves and absorb liquid with a spill kit

   • ☑ Dispose of contaminated materials in pharmaceutical waste

   • ☑ Report any incidents of skin or eye exposure to management

D. Waste Disposal & Storage

   • ☑ Pharmaceutical waste must be stored separately from general clinical waste

   • ☑ Collection must be arranged with a licensed waste disposal service

   • ☑ Storage area must be locked and secure at all times

 

5. Emergency Procedures

   • ☑ For Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and water

   • ☑ For Eye Exposure: Rinse with sterile saline, seek medical attention if irritation persists

   • ☑ For Accidental Injection: Follow NHS exposure protocol, seek medical advice

 

6. Risk Assessment Summary

• Overall Risk Level (After Controls Applied):

   • ☑ Low (if handled properly and disposed of in compliance with regulations)

   • ☐ Medium

   • ☐ High

   • Are the current controls sufficient? ☑ Yes ☐ No

   • Additional Control Measures Required? ☐ Yes ☑ No