: Expired or unused drugs, solvents, and heavy metals (e.g., mercury from broken thermometers).
: Materials contaminated with blood, body fluids, or pathogens (e.g., used gloves, gauze, dressings).
: The standard for infectious and microbiological waste. High-pressure steam (121°C–134°C) kills all pathogens. training manual on bio-medical waste management...
The first step in management is segregating waste at the point of generation.
: Do not recap, bend, or break needles by hand to prevent needlestick injuries. : Expired or unused drugs, solvents, and heavy metals (e
: Non-hazardous materials like paper, food packaging, and office waste (estimated at 85% of total healthcare waste). 2. Color-Coding and Containment
BMW must be treated to render it non-infectious before final disposal. : Expired or unused drugs
: Human tissues, organs, body parts, and anatomical remains.