BIO MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • Suresh Ramamurthy Faculty of Architecture, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Shwetha Madhusudhanan Faculty of Architecture, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Suman Vilasini Faculty of Architecture, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/8P5X6

Keywords:

Medical waste, Knowledge, Awareness

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to identify the quantum of the medical waste generated and various methods involved in their disposal. The Indian Government has introduced Bio medical rules and its amendments in 2016 which dictate effective management of waste to prevent the diseases. These wastes have to be collected, segregated and then transported to the common bio medical waste treatment centre or if possible can be reduced at the source itself minimizing the quantity. It should not be dumped, landfilled, mixed with other municipal solid waste thereby creating a menace to the general public. If possible, it is to be considered for recycling or reuse in case of plastic medical waste.The study discusses about the quantity of waste collected in the 4 colour code categories namely yellow, red, blue and white. It also checks whether proper collection and disposal methods are followed thus creating awareness in the management of waste.

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Published

2021-06-18

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 06 (2021): IJIERT

Section

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