Medical Waste Compliance

 

All human activities produce waste. We all know that such waste may be dangerous and needs safe disposal. Industrial waste, sewage and agricultural waste pollute water, soil and air. It can also be dangerous to human beings and environment. Medical Waste Compliance  Similarly, hospitals and other health care facilities generate lots of waste which can transmit infections, particularly HIV, Hepatitis B & C and Tetanus, to the people who handle it or come in contact with it.The number of persons infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is continuously rising throughout the world. In these circumstances, waste management, including of hazardous, medical, and household waste is of extreme importance. During the viral outbreak, many types of additional medical and hazardous waste are generated including infected masks, gloves, syringes, samples, and other protective equipment, drain bags, urine bags, body fluid or blood-soaked tissues/cotton, empty ampules etc. Medical waste and household waste, when mixed, can create secondary impact upon the health of the community at large and the environment. Unsound management of this waste could cause unforeseen “knock-on” effects on human health and the environment and therefore, safe-handling and disposal of such waste is essential.