Legal Compliance for Biohazard Handling
Compass Cares operates in full compliance with Ontario's stringent environmental and health protection legislation governing biohazard and biomedical waste management.
Ontario Regulation 347
Environmental Protection Act - General Waste Management
We adhere to all requirements under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 347, which governs the generation, collection, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste including pathological and biomedical materials.
- •Registered generator with the Hazardous Waste Program Registry (RPRA)
- •Proper handling of pathological, hazardous industrial, and severely toxic waste
- •Approved carrier partnerships for waste transportation to licensed receivers
Guideline C-4
Management of Biomedical Waste in Ontario
We follow all requirements outlined in the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Guideline C-4 for proper segregation, containment, labeling, storage, and disposal of biomedical waste.
- •Proper segregation from all other waste streams
- •Yellow-labeled sharps containers with universal biohazard symbols
- •Refrigerated storage protocols (≤4°C) where required
- •Treatment standards achieving 6 Log10 (99.9999%) bacterial spore reduction
Health & Safety Compliance
We comply with Ontario's Ministry of Labour, WSIB, and Public Health standards for biohazard remediation. Our technicians are trained and vaccinated, and follow all bloodborne pathogen and WHMIS regulations.
Professional Certifications
IICRC Certified
Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup Technician
WSIB & OHSA Compliant
Workplace safety certified
Fully Insured
CGL, Pollution Liability, WSIB coverage
PPE & Infection Control
Training per Canadian Standards Association
Privacy & Discretion Policy
All services are confidential. Our teams arrive in unmarked vehicles, and we never disclose client information.
Complete Confidentiality
Every client engagement is treated with the utmost discretion. We understand the sensitive nature of our work and protect your privacy at all times.
Unmarked Vehicles
Our service vehicles have no visible company branding. Your neighbors won't know the nature of our visit.
Secure Information Handling
All client records are securely stored and handled in accordance with Ontario privacy legislation.
Documentation Provided
We provide full reports and certification that your space is safe, sanitized, and compliant for insurance and peace of mind.
Trusted by Ottawa Families and First Responders
We work closely with Ottawa Police Victim Services, emergency services, healthcare providers, and mental health organizations to provide compassionate, professional support when it's needed most.