What is Biomedical Waste?
Biomedical waste refers to any waste that contains infectious or potentially infectious materials generated during the diagnosis, treatment, and immunization of humans and animals.
This category of waste includes a wide range of materials, such as used needles, syringes, bandages, discarded surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals, and other materials used in healthcare settings.
Biomedical waste can pose risks to public health and the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. Due to the potential for contamination, it requires special handling and treatment methods to minimize the spread of infections and prevent harm.
Proper disposal methods typically involve segregation, collection, transportation, and treatment in accordance with established guidelines and regulations to ensure the safe management of biomedical waste.
Biomedical Waste – Means, Types, Colour, Effects & its Management
Biomedical waste is any waste that has germs or things that could spread infections. It is generated from things like treating people and animals, giving them injections and diagnoses. This kind of waste can be solid or liquid. For example, needles, Animal tissues, and used bandages.
Let’s know more about the types of biomedical waste, its effects in detail below.
Table of Content
- Overview of Biomedical Waste
- What is Biomedical Waste?
- Types of Biomedical Waste
- Colour Codes for Biomedical Wastes
- Effects of Biomedical Waste
- Biomedical Waste management in India