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13.6 Hazardous substances

Staff must check that cleaning materials and other substances, which may present a health risk, are stored safely, and not transferred from their original containers. They must follow the instructions given for their use and not mix products.

Medicines must also be kept securely, and any unused or outdated prescribed medication disposed of safely.

(Please refer to the clinical tasks policy)

This document was updated in January 2007