A Study on Impact of Biomedical West Management Risk to Environment and Human Health

Civil Engineering

Biomedical waste is waste that is either putrescible or potentially infectious. Biomedical waste may also include waste associated with the generation of biomedical waste that visually appears to be of medical or laboratory origin (e.g., packaging, unused bandages, infusion kits, etc.), as well research laboratory waste containing biomolecules or organisms that are restricted from environmental release. As detailed below, discarded sharps are considered biomedical waste whether they are contaminated or not, due to the possibility of being contaminated with blood and their propensity to cause injury when not properly contained and disposed of. Biomedical waste is a type of biowaste. As such, poor waste management practices by these institutions are exposed to health hazards and real environmental problems. A detailed review is needed on the issue of identification, handling and disposal of biomedical waste so that better management practices and protocols can be established.

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