Stages in the management of healthcare waste

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Stages in the management of healthcare waste

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Collection is carried out by classifying each type of healthcare waste at the place where it is generated, so that healthcare waste from different groups is not deposited in the same container. At the same time, the collection of healthcare waste must meet the criteria of asepsis, safety and economy.

For waste identification, coloured containers, symbols and different containers are used:

Colours : Using colours to identify different containers makes the work of operators easier when sorting, as well as avoiding errors during the transport, storage and treatment phases of waste. The simplest, most economical and most direct way is to use two colours: “Black” for common waste and “Red” for hazardous waste.
Symbols : The symbols (universally known) are those of danger and radioactivity.
Types of packaging : for the segregation of health waste we can use:
Plastic bags: These are the appropriate qatar phone data containers for solid waste without free liquids. They must be resistant and waterproof so that there are no leaks or spills. If the final treatment of the waste is sterilization, special autoclave bags must be used, which allow steam to penetrate without melting them.
Rigid packaging:
For sharp objects (e.g. needles): made of rigid plastic material resistant to puncture, impacts and falls; waterproof to prevent liquid leaks; provided with a system that prevents the discarded objects from being removed; red or yellow with a label identifying them as “Sharp Objects” and with the universal biohazard symbol.
For solids that can drain abundant liquids: They are rigid, impermeable containers with secure, airtight closures to prevent spills of drainage liquids.
For glass: Glass waste must only be collected in a glass container. These containers are usually made of plastic or metal, cylindrical or cubic in shape. All containers are marked with the inscription "Glass waste only".
Chemical waste will be deposited in blue drums, such as halogenated solvents, acids, mercury, etc.
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