Medical waste disposal in florida
Health-care waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms that can infect hospital patients, health workers and the general public. Medical waste disposal in florida Other potential hazards may include drug-resistant microorganisms which spread from health facilities into the environment. Incineration of waste has been widely practised, but inadequate incineration or the incineration of unsuitable materials results in the release of pollutants into the air and in the generation of ash residue. Incinerated materials containing or treated with chlorine can generate dioxins and furans, which are human carcinogens and have been associated with a range of adverse health effects. Incineration of heavy metals or materials with high metal content (in particular lead, mercury and cadmium) can lead to the spread of toxic metals in the environment. Bio-medical waste means “any solid and/or liquid waste including its container and any intermediate product, which is generated du...