SYNOPSIS

Waste disposal system of hospital

to check environmental pollution

SUBMITTED BY:
MD SALIM ZAFAR
M.ARCH.(MED. ARCH.)1ST SEM

INTRODUCTION:

Hospital is a place of almighty, a place to serve the

patient. Since beginning, the hospitals are known
for the treatment of sick persons but we are
unaware about the adverse effects of the garbage
and filth generated by them on human body and
environment. This problem has now become a
serious threat for the public health and, ultimately,
the Central Government had to intervene for
enforcing proper handling and disposal of hospital
waste and an act was passed in July 1996 and a
bio-medical waste (handling and management) rule
was introduced in 1998.

At present with advancement of medical science most of the hospitals/nursing homes are
now equipped with latest instruments for diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.
One of the most important aspect associated with hospitals is the safe management of
the wastes; generated from these establishments, which contains human anatomical
wastes blood, body fluid, disposable syringe, used bandages, surgical gloves, Blood bags
intravenous tubes etc. The Bio-medical waste generated from various sources has
become a problem and much attention is being given worldwide to find out solution of
this problem. The main concern lies with the hospital waste generated from large
hospitals/nursing homes as it may pose deleterious effects due to its hazardous nature.
Bio-medical wastes, if not handled in a proper way, is a potent source of diseases, like
AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and other bacterial diseases causing serious threats to
human health. Owing to the discussed potential threats this waste needs prime attention
for its safe and proper disposal.

What is hospital waste, Classification of hospital waste

(1)

General waste

(2)

Pathological waste:

(3)

Infectious waste:

(4)

Sharps:

(5)

Pharmaceutical waste

(6)

Chemical waste

(7)

Radioactive waste

AIMS:

Protect public health and safety

Provide a safer working environment
Minimize waste generation and environmental impacts of waste
treatment/disposal

OBJECTIVE:
To study the

Type of medical waste

Their impact on environment
Their method of segregation and
Method of disposal

SCOPE OF STUDY:

Awareness of different categories of waste and potential hazard

Waste minimization, reduction in use of disposables
Segregation policy
Proper and safe handling of sharps
Use of protective gear
Colour coding of containers
Appropriate treatment of waste
Management of spills and accidents
Occupational health.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

Availability of datao News paper

o Research papers
o Journals
o Research labs
o Hospital guidlines
Case studies
Technician interviews

ANALYSIS:

Designing aspects
Modern used technology
Planning layout
Management
Services

TOOL USED:

SOFTWARES
PHOTOGRAPHS

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