Bio-medical waste is the infectious and hazardous waste that is generated at medical facilities. This waste can contain viruses, bacteria, infected bandages, dressings, etc. In hospitals, there is a high risk of infection.
Hospitals and clinical laboratories generate a lot of garbage, which can spread illnesses like HIV, Hepatitis B, and other diseases to anyone who handles the waste and comes in contact with dangerous waste.
In India, the waste grows by 8% every year. So it is the foremost responsibility of every hospital and clinical laboratory to maintain hygiene.
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Bio medical waste includes
- Tissues, organs, and body parts are examples of human anatomical waste.
- During research in hospitals, animal excrement was created.
- Waste from microbiology and biotechnology
- Sharps such as hypodermic needles, syringes, scalpels, and shattered glass should be disposed of properly.
- Bandages,blood-contaminated materials, and tubes are examples of soiled waste.
- Contaminated blood or blood by-products, waste from isolation ward patients, and discarded diagnostic samples containing blood and body fluids.
- Human body parts are an example of pathological waste.
- Mercury, solvents, disinfectants, and other chemicals.
- Pharmaceuticals include unused, contaminated, and expired medications, vaccinations, and serums.
- Radioactive waste examples are materials used during radiotherapy or radioactive diagnostic matter.
Colour Coding in waste segregation
The Government of India has devised and mandated a color-coding system that has to be used to dispose of different types of biomedical waste in different containers. For ease of usage, they have issued guidelines on what kind of waste will go into which colored biomedical waste bin.
The red color waste bin includes
- Sharps such as hypodermic needles, syringes, gloves, catheters, and IV sets should be disposed of properly.
- Bandages,blood-contaminated materials, and tubes are examples of soiled waste.
- Mercury, solvents, disinfectants, and other chemicals.
- Pharmaceuticals include unused, contaminated, and expired medications, vaccinations, and serums.
The blue color waste bin includes
In blue-colored waste containers, the following are disposed of.
- Broken glassware.
- Discarded and contaminated glass.
- Vials and Ampoules.
The yellow color waste bin includes
- Tissues, organs, and body parts are examples of human anatomical waste.
- During research in hospitals, animal excrement was created.
- Waste from microbiology and biotechnology.
- Medical waste includes contaminated blood or blood by-products, waste from isolation ward patients, and discarded diagnostic samples containing blood and body fluids.
- Human body parts are an example of pathological waste.
The green color waste bin includes
In a green-colored waste bin paper, food, and other infectious waste is thrown.
- Paper
- Food items
- Vegetables
- Infectious waste
- General waste
Personal safety equipment while handling bio-medical waste
All personnel handling trash should be required to wear safety equipment.
- Gloves
Heavy-duty rubber gloves should be worn by people who collect waste while handling rubbish. The color should be bright yellow, and the gloves should be rinsed properly after handling the trash. After each use, carbolic soap and disinfectant are used to clean the gloves.
- Masks
Masks work as a protective shield. Many forms of masks and face shields should be worn alone or in combination.
- Boots
Boots are essential to wear while handling biomedical waste bins.
These boots or shoe covers provide more protection to the skin of the human body. Rubber-soled, anti-skid footwear is recommended, and legs must be covered adequately so that there are no chances of infection.
Storage
The hospital or clinical garbage must be collected in biomedical waste bins. Storage should be limited to 8-10 hours in large hospitals and 24 hours in nursing homes. If stored for a long time, garbage waste can cause harmful diseases.
Features of biomedical waste bins.
Bio medical waste bins play an essential role in hospitals and clinical laboratories. If not stored properly in bio waste containers, this waste can cause diseases and harm.
These waste containers have certain features
- Designed from high-grade material
- Durable
- Long-lasting
Why choose us?
- Polywell provides designer and superior quality waste bins for the correct disposal of hospitals and clinics.
- Foot-operated bins so that hands remain clean and non-infected.
- We offer varying capacities ranging from 10L to 1100L to cater to different quantities of waste generated in different facilities.
- We are a leading manufacturer of a variety of bio-medical waste bins.
- We have a good reputation among clients as we provide high-grade material products.
- Our team has years of experience and we follow the standards to obtain the best products.
- We design products that are easy to clean and last long.
We must keep our surroundings clean and dispose of the clinical waste in bio-medical waste containers to fight against diseases and live a healthy life.
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