Florida Department of Health biomedical-waste requirements
Biomedical Waste Generator Permit / Exemption — Form DH 4089
Florida Department of Health instructs businesses opening a trauma-scene cleanup company to complete the Application for Biomedical Waste Generator Permit/Exemption (DH 4089) and submit it through the county health department with jurisdiction over the business location.
Status: In progress — replace with permit/exemption number and effective date after issuance.
Biomedical Waste Transporter Registration — Form DH 4106
Florida Department of Health also directs trauma-scene cleanup companies to complete the Biomedical Waste Transporter Registration application (DH 4106). Florida separately notes that a company transporting 25 pounds or more of biomedical waste from a trauma scene at one time must be properly registered.
Status: In progress — replace with transporter registration ID and expiration date after issuance.
OSHA-aligned employee safety training and programs
Bloodborne Pathogens — 29 CFR 1910.1030
For employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, OSHA requires an exposure-control program and employee training at initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. The program addresses universal precautions, exposure recognition, protective methods, PPE, exposure incidents and related procedures.
Status: Training in progress.
Personal Protective Equipment — 29 CFR 1910.132
Workplace hazards must be assessed and appropriate protective equipment selected, provided and used. Employee instruction must match the hazards and PPE used for assigned tasks.
Status: Safety program in progress.
Respiratory Protection — 29 CFR 1910.134, when applicable
Where respirator use is required, OSHA's respiratory-protection requirements can include medical evaluation, fit testing, written program requirements, training and proper respirator selection.
Status: Program/training being finalized as applicable to field tasks.
Hazard Communication — 29 CFR 1910.1200
Employees who work with hazardous chemicals need hazard-communication information and training appropriate to the products and exposures present in the workplace.
Status: Program/training in progress.
HAZWOPER — 29 CFR 1910.120, when applicable
HAZWOPER does not automatically apply to every biohazard-cleanup job. Its requirements depend on the nature of the site, emergency-response activity, hazardous substances present and the duties workers perform. Rest Easy Recovery will document the applicable training level for work that falls within the standard.
Status: Training being completed/documented as applicable.
Additional industry certifications
Any third-party trauma-scene, remediation, infection-control or restoration certifications completed by Mike Palopoli, Gino Losi or future employees can be added here with the issuing organization, credential name, credential number (if appropriate), and completion/expiration date.