Highlights I. Electrical Safety Standards: US and International Are Different II. Medical Waste Management Act of California

Abstract

I. Describes the background to the standards. Outlines the details of the AAMI′s Safe Current Limits for Electromedical Equipment and the debate concerning whether US standards should be changed to match those in use in Europe. II. Details the essentials of the Act, including: what is medical waste?; who is required to register?; storage; new disposal systems; and enforcement, penalties and local ordinances.

Citation

Llaurado, J.G. (1992), "Highlights I. Electrical Safety Standards: US and International Are Different II. Medical Waste Management Act of California", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 3-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002794