THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BIO-MEDICAL WASTE AND ITS MANAGEMENT AMONG CLASS IV WORKERS

Abstract

The biomedical waste [management & handling] rules, 1998 gives a wider definition of biomedical waste, covers different sources generation of biomedical: includes different types of biomedical waste. Biomedical waste management & handling rules 1998 of India provide different waste categories like human anatomical waste, animal waste, microbiological & biotechnology waste, waste sharps, discarded medicine etc. The quantity of biomedical waste generated per bed per day will vary depending upon the type of health problems, the type of care provided & the hospital waste management practices. It is estimated that the hospital in India generates around 1-2 kg/bed/day of biomedical waste in a general practitioner’s clinic. Approximately 75% of biomedical waste is as harmless as other municipal waste, the remaining 25% however differ from others.