Class B medical waste journal
Tracking of epidemiologically hazardous waste: collection, disinfection, and transfer. Used needles, blood-stained cotton pads and disposable materials from procedures must not go in household rubbish. The log traces the waste: how much was collected, how it was decontaminated, how it was packaged and who removed it.
What this log is for
The class Б waste log traces every package from the treatment room to handover to the collection organization, without paper notebooks.
How it looks in the system
What a completed log looks like
The same file the service provides to an inspector. The data is fictional: the organization “Ромашка” and five employees.
What gets recorded
- Date and waste type
- Quantity in kilograms
- Disinfection method
- Packaging: yellow bag or sharps container
- Recipient and responsible person
Regulatory basis
- SanPiN 2.1.3684-21
- Required for salons offering cosmetology, injections and other procedures that generate this waste.
- Keep the collection company's report or consignment note together with the journal.
Questions and answers
What should I record in Class B medical waste journal?
Required fields: Date and waste type; Quantity in kilograms; Disinfection method; Packaging: yellow bag or sharps container; Recipient and responsible person. An empty field is equivalent to an incomplete log for an inspector, so use a dash deliberately and include an explanation.
How often should I complete Class B medical waste journal?
According to the schedule, rather than daily: the frequency is set in the production control programme and must match the actual records.
Which document requires Class B medical waste journal?
SanPiN 2.1.3684-21. Include the regulatory reference on the title page so the inspector can immediately see why the log is kept.
Can I keep Class B medical waste journal electronically?
Yes. SanPiN 2.3/2.4.4282-26 does not require paper: the important points are being able to see who made an entry and when, and preventing unnoticed retrospective changes. For an inspection, print the electronic log for the required period.
How long should I keep Class B medical waste journal?
Inspectors usually request records for the last 12 months, so one year is a practical minimum. Keep logs connected with a food poisoning investigation or a complaint until the proceedings are closed.