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Bio
Medical Waste Management
Case Study NCT - Delhi |
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Foreword
Bio-medical waste is an issue of
growing concern since it is a source for contamination and pollution, capable
of causing diseases and illness either through direct contact or indirectly through
contamination of soil, ground water, surface water and air. The health care establishments
are integral part of life support system. Improper disposal of waste generated
from such establishments can have direct and indirect health impacts as well as
pose potential threat to the surrounding environment, persons handling it and
the public in general.
There is an urgent need to improve upon the medical
waste management practices in the country based on systematic |
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and scientific planning of medical waste disposal. The Govt.
of India has enacted Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 making
it mandatory for disposal of medical waste in the prescribed manner. There are
various technologies available for treatment of medical waste. Thermal processes
of treatment such as autoclaving, microwaving and incineration are effective for
treatment of most types of hospital waste. However, these treatment technologies
should be operated as per guidelines to achieve the standards prescribed. The
present report seeks to collate information on status of medical waste management
and, in particular, methodology of testing autoclaves/Thermoclaves using Bacillus
stearothermophilus spores.
We hope that the report will be useful to all
concerned with Bio-medical waste management. |
(V. Rajagopalan)
Chairman, CPCB | |
