- 1. Do you have a waste management software in place in your NHS Board currently? If so, which software are you using?
No
- How do you ensure compliance is followed in regard to storing Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes?
Yearly visit by DGSA and SEPA
- How do you store Waste Transfer Notes?
Digital copies are stored on secure drive and printed copies are kept in Waste Office
- What reporting, if any, do you produce based on data from Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes or Waste Transfer Notes?
Quarterly returns to SEPA
- How many hours a month are spent on: Storing/Organising Waste related documents, reporting on information contained in Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes/Waste Transfer Notes
Can vary from several hours to a few days
- On average, how many Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes per month do you receive?
One, NHS Shetland collects all waste from other customers
- On average, how many Waste Transfer Notes do you receive per month?
50 or more
- What processes are in place to verify waste contractors are providing the correct documentation and operating with correct permits?
Before waste is taken or collected the Contractor does yearly checks by requesting all waste types to be disposed of, this includes waste classification numbers - EWC codes. Waste Officer for Waste Transfer Station completes the documentation and returns it, also required are the approximate amounts for all hazardous waste. This is for their site permit for waste allowed for disposal, a copy of the permit is sent to NHS Shetland to check and keep for our
records. Monthly spreadsheet is sent from contractor for all waste received on site for disposal by NHS Shetland.
- What is your waste audit process?
NHS Shetland undertakes Pre-Assessment Audits for its sites, customers are provided guidance (posters) and complete their own P.A.A. as per SEPA guidance. Before any waste is collected this form is inspected by Waste Officer for Waste Transfer Station.
- What is the contact information for your department that deals with Waste Management?
Estates Department
