Environmental Policy Statement

   Introduction

   The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) recognises the global    nature of    environmental health and safety issues and its responsibilities to member societies.    Also    IFBLS recognises that the    environment of our planet is not a renewable resource.    Responsible    disposal of pathological infectious material, and    taking a share in the    responsibility of protecting    the environment for future    generations, has always been a major    consideration of medical    technologists.

   The IFBLS forms the foundation by providing leadership in attaining global progress in this    important area. All    me

mber associations are working to seek exemplary solutions to global    environmental problems. The IFBLS will    contribute to the transfer of environmentally sound    procedures throughout the world network    of  its member    associations.
  
   The IFBLS objective is to make member associations and technologists world wide more aware of    environmental  issues and consequences of initiatives.
   
   Mission Statement

  "The IFBLS will conduct its activities in a manner that conserves the environment and protects the    safety and health of its employees and member associations."

   Policies

   The IFBLS shall Promote the advantages of a quality program such as ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 as    a structured  method of ensuring environmental awareness.
   These standards contain specific criteria regarding disposal of infectious toxic and chemical    wastes. A    laboratory    that is certified to ISO 9002 will already have 60-70% of ISO 14001    requirements    implemented.

   Provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace

   Provide work areas that are in accordance with occupational Health and Safety Standards. If the    operation   of the     Executive Office is contracted to a supplier, then the IFBLS shall ensure that    the contracted agent is   sensitive to    these issues.

   Protect the Environment by conserving natural resources

  Continuously improve our environmental performance promote safe transportation of hazardous    materials   reduce    pollution within our operations conserve the use of energy fuel and water    promote an awareness   amongst our global    member associations

  Distribute information in an environmentally way promote a preventable approach to minimize    adverse   environmentally effects.
  Encourage member associations to communicate recent advances in hazard identification and    appropriate   safety   precautions to their members.