In this article we will discuss about the Waste Management in Health Care Setting and Universal Precautions. (A) Waste Management: (I) Classification of hospital waste: (a) Hazardous (20%) (i) Infectious (15%) — Non-sharps, sharps, plastics and infectious liquids. (ii) Non-infectious (5%) — Radioactive materials, glass, pressurized chemical, cytotoxic drugs, incineration waste. (b) Non-hazardous (80%) — Kitchen waste, fruit peels etc. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Waste Water:- 1. Characteristics of Waste Water 3. Treatment Process of Waste Water. Characteristics of Waste Water: According to their characteristics, waste water can be distinguished into two categories: (a) Domestic waste water and (b) Industrial waste water. (a) Domestic Waste Water Characteristics: The characteristics of waste water are physical, chemical and [...]
This article throws light upon the four important aspects of solid waste management. The aspects are: 1. Public Health Aspect 2. Legal Aspect 3. Environmental Aspect 4. Integrated Management of Solid Waste. Solid Waste Management: Aspect # 1. Public Health Aspects: Solid waste may consists of: (i) Human pathogens — handkerchiefs, diapers, contaminated food and surgical dressings (ii) Animal pathogens [...]