MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES TO FOLLOW
To prevent dangerous exposure to medical waste it’s vital that it be disposed of properly. Appropriate disposal practices include steps such as classifying waste to accurately identify the proper disposal method
TYPES OF MEDICAL WASTE
The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies eight basic categories of mecical waste
HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MEDICAL WASTE
ENCAPSULATION
The WHO recommends incinerators operate ot the following temperatures:
CHEMICAL DISINFECTION
chemical are often added to liquid waste to kill pathogens. chemical disinfection can also be used to treat solids , but they must be ground ensure full distribution . Liquids are disposed of via the sewage system , while solid residue should be disposed of in the landfill .
LAND DISPOSAL
Open dumps are unmanaged and waste scattered . There is a high risk of spreading contaminants or diseased if the waste is infected . waste with contaminants such as chemical , pharmaceutical , or cytotoxic substance can contaminate the air
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