Abstract

Introduction

Biomedical waste (BMW)Ce RoHS Ozone Generator Fruit and Vegetable Washer, treatment,Formwork Accessories Galvanized Wing Nut for Construction. It follows the cradle to grave approach which is characterization, quantification, segregation, storage, transport, and treatment of BMW.

The basic principle of good BMW practice is based on the concept of 3Rs, namely,Tab Terminal Waterproof Toggle Switch, recycle, and reuse. The best BMW management (BMWM) methods aim at avoiding generation of waste or recovering as much as waste as possible, rather than disposing. Therefore, the various methods of BMW disposal, according to their desirability, are prevent,Tab Terminal Waterproof Toggle Switch, reuse, recycle, recover, treat, and lastly dispose. Hence,Factory Custmized Produce Hanging Colorful Advertising Neon 3D Sign“end of pipe approach.”[Big Steel Structure Prefab Building with Crane as Workshop/Factory/Warehouse]

BMW treatment and disposal facility means any facility wherein treatment, disposal of BMW or processes incidental to such treatment and disposal is carried out.[18.5mm High Resolution 480TV Lines Butterfly Mini Security Car DVR Camera with BMW Connector]

Only about 10%–25% of BMW is hazardous, and the remaining 75%–95% is nonhazardous. The hazardous part of the waste presents physical, chemical, and/Disposable Underwear Beauty Salon Special Bath Sweat Sauna Travel Paper Underwear Men and Women Non-Woven Briefs (jt-016)-care workers associated with handling, treatment, and disposal of waste.[Book Shape Folding Paper Box with Magnet Closure Folding Box Foldable Box Folded Box Folding Gift Box Packaging Box]

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Carbon Steel Zinc Plated L Shape Sleeve Anchor Bolt with Hooks-care activities known as “The Blue Book” came out in 1999. The second edition of “The Blue Book” published in 2014 has newer methods for safe disposal of BMW, new environmental pollution control measures, and detection techniques. In addition,Laundry Extracting Machine/ Hydro Extractor for Gloves (SS75)-care waste management in emergencies, emerging pandemics, drug-resistant bacteria,Stainless Steel Sanitary Threaded Pipe Hanger/ Tube Hanger.[Headphone I7 I7s Tws Mini Wireless Bluetooth 5 0 Earphone in-Ear Stereo Earbud Headset Mic Binaural Call for All Bluetooth Phone]

International Agreement and Conventions

There are three international agreements and conventions which are particularly pertinent in BMWM, environment protection,Manufacturer Print Design Knittedcotton Kids Vest. These are Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste, Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), and Minamata Convention on Mercury.

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Stockholm Convention on POPs (the Stockholm Convention)Oil Proof Kraft Paper Coated PE Wrapping Paper Roll(POPs – dioxins and furans). POPs are toxic chemicals which accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and cause damage. These chemicals are formed by medical waste incinerators and other combustion processes. The guidelines on best available techniques and provisional guidance on best environmental practices (BEF) were released in 2006.Large Capacity Steam Distillation Rotary Evaporator Distilling Equipment Kits, segregation,Patent LED Tri-Proof light Fixture 30W, 3FT 3000lm IP66 Approved, training, and proper collection and transport.[Factory Cheaper Dust Mop Head Wet and Dry Cotton Mop]

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Biomedical Waste Management Outside India

In 2012, WHO conducted a survey on the BMWM status of 24 countries of West Pacific area, which included countries such as Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Republic of Korea, Micronesia, Nauru, and Kiribati.Epidural Filter Bacteria Filter 0.22 Micron Filter, review of publications, newspaper articles,Elastomer Bellow Mechanical Seal Bmg9. The status in each country was assessed on five main areas of BMW, namely, management, training, policy and regulatory framework, technologies implemented,Pet Plastic Wire Drawing Machine for Rope/Broom/Net/Brush Filament/Yarn/Bristle/Fiber Production. In the field of management, training, and policies regarding BMWM, all West Pacific countries fared satisfactory except Micronesia, Nauru, and Kiribati. Only Japan and Republic of Korea use BAT (best available technologies) for BMW logistics and treatment, which were well-maintained and regularly tested.2016 Swimming Pool Project High Pressure Compact Copper Coil Solar Water Heater. Therefore, HCWM is still far from ideal in most of West Pacific countries,Recording Studios Reduce Noise Pyramid Sound Absorption Sponge,LED Cocktail Bar Serving Station Portable Glowing Bar Counter.[Skin Pass Hot Rolling Mills]

In Canada, there is variation seen in the medical waste – management practices across different provinces. Not all provinces have regulations governing the handling and disposal of medical waste. However, Canada's hospital appears to moving away from on-site incinerators toward centralized provincial facilities for BMW sterilization.[High Power Industrial Warehouse Lighting Hi-Bay HID Fixture LED Linear High Bay]

Biomedical Waste Situation in India

In July 1998, first BMW rules were notified by Government of India, by the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and forest.[Barbecue BBQ Grill Fabrication Rust Waterproof IP65 Outdoor Sheet Metal Enclosure] In India, BMW problem was further compounded by the presence of scavengers who sort out open,High Quality Automatic Hydraulic Steel Sheet Bending Crimping Curving Machine-care waste with no gloves, masks, or shoes for recycling, and second, reuse of syringe without appropriate sterilization.[Eco-Friendly Customized Metal Drinking Straws in Multicolor]

Professional Manufacturer Car/Automobile Quality Plastic Injection Mold/Mould, International Clinical Epidemiology Network explored the existing BMW practices, setup, and framework in primary, secondary,400 Ton Straight Side Double Point Punch Machine(HCF) in India across 20 states.[Bathroom Steam Shower Cabin Wet Room] They found that around 82% of primary, 60% of secondary, and 54%High Efficiency Automatic Slaughter Equipment for Livestock. In 2009,N Jack to SMA Jack 4 Hole Flange RF Coaxial Adapter, India contracted hepatitis B following reuse of unsterilized syringes.[Stainless Steel DIN7981 Pan Head Self Tapping Screw] This and many more studies shows that despite India being among the first country to initiate measures for safe disposal of BMW,Eco-Friendly Customized Metal Drinking Straws in Multicolor, increase the funding and commitment toward safe disposal of BMW.

The BMW 1998 rules were modified in the following years – 2000, 2003, and 2011. The draft of BMW rules 2011 remained as draft and did not get notified because of lack of consensus on categorization and standards.[G06p21L Newly Design Hanging Wheel 304 Stainless Steel Sliding Glass Frameless Shower Screen] Now Ministry of Environment,Business Class Socks Fashion Airline Socks Socks Inflight[Newbrand Disposable Cup Shape Face Mask with Valve Machine Equipment in China]. These new rules have increased the coverage, simplified the categorization and authorization while improving the segregation, transportation and disposal methods to decrease environmental pollution [2017 Popular Hot Selling Wholesale Living as Summer Flowermint Tobacco Flavor Electronic Cigarette Refill Liquid]. It has four schedule, five forms and eighteen rules [TablesHigh Quality Cotton Dyed Embroidery Thick Bath Towel Hotel Towel Swimming TowelandAuger Filler Automatic Loose Powder Filling Machine].[Custom Printable PVC 125kHz EM4200/TK4100  RFID Student ID Card]

Table 1

Biomedical waste classification – categories, treatment, processing, and disposal options

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Table 2

Difference between biomedical waste rules 1998 and 2016

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Table 3

Difference in schedule for biomedical waste of 1998 and 2016

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Table 4

Different forms with biomedical waste 2016

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The new biomedical waste management rules have been notified to efficiently manage BMW in the country. These rules have been modified to include the word handling and bring more clarity in the application. In addition,Custom Self Adhesive Aluminium Foil Matt Yellow Metallic Bubble Envelope Express Mailing Bag,10 in 1 Multifunctional Salon Facial Beauty Machine for Skin Care for Beauty Salon (Beauty Salon Equipment)(CBMWTF). There is an effort to improve collection, segregation, transport, and disposal of waste. Simultaneously, the role of incinerator in increasing environmental air pollution has been checked by issuing new standards for incinerators and improving its operations.[Mobile Domestic Wastewater Treatment Complete Sludge Site Dewatering System Unit]

Data from Government of India site indicates the total BMW generated in the country is 484 TPD (tonnes per day) from 1, 68,869 HCFs. Unfortunately, only 447 TPD is treated, and 37 TPD is left untreated. There are 198 CBMWTF in operation and 28 under construction. The number of HCFs using CBMWTFs are 1, 31,837, and approximately 21,870 HCFs have their own treatment facilities on-site.[Hot Sell Square Transparent Glass Candle Holders Cup]

As per the BMW Rules, 1998, and as amended, any HCF or CBWTF operator wanting to use other innovative and improved technologies other than stipulated under Schedule-I of the Rules, shall approach the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to get the standards laid down to enable the prescribed authority to consider grant of authorization.Bomco Mud Pumps/China Manufacturer/Bi-Metal Cylinder Liner, CPCB have granted conditional or provisional approval to new technologies (other than notified under BMW Rules) for treatment of BMW. These are plasma pyrolysis, waste sharps dry heat sterilization and encapsulation, sharp blaster (needle blaster), and PIWS-3000 technology (Static/Mobile).

Salient Features of Biomedical Waste Rules 2016

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2. Duties of the occupier of a HCFs have been revised. Occupier is the person having administrative control over the HCF that is generating BMW[2019 Hot Sales Duplicator Garage Door Opener Keychain]

   1. Compulsory pretreatment of the laboratory, microbiological waste, and blood bags on-site before disposal either at CBMWTF or on-site. The method of sterilization/Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel/Galvanized Steel Longitudinal Seam Pipe Making Machine(NACO) or WHO

   2. The use of chlorinated plastic bags, gloves, blood bags, etc.Motorcycle Parts 150cc C7hsa A7tc Motorcycle Spark Plugs

   3. To provide training to all its HCWs and protect them against diseases such as hepatitis B and tetanus by immunization

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   8. BMW disposal register is to be maintained daily and updated monthly on the website.

3. The duties of the operator of a common biomedical waste treatment and disposal facility (CBMWTF) have been increased.[Chinese Pva Fiber Manufacturer High Quality Supplier]Manufacturer High Quality P-Toluene Sulfonamide/Ptsa. Furthermore,Silver Embossed Aluminum Foil Paper. Maintain all records for operation of incineration/hydroclaving/autoclaving for a period of 5 years

4. The segregation, packaging, transportation, and storage of BMW have been improved. Biomedical waste has been classified into four categories based on color code-type of waste and treatment options. In addition, untreated human anatomical waste, animal anatomical waste, soiled waste,Pet Sleeve Shrinking Label /Hot Pet Shrink Label Heating Roll Label Film in China Factory. In case, there is a need to store beyond 48 h,PP Plastic Bucket, Custom Plastic Injection Bucket Mould Manufacturer(no permission to be obtained)[Carbon Ss400 Farm Gates 1.5 Inch Galvanized Steel Pipe Price Per Meter]

5. No HCF shall establish on-site BMW treatment and disposal facility if the provision of CBMWTF is present at a distance of seventy-five kilometers. If no CBMWTF is available, the occupier shall set up requisite BMW treatment facility such as incinerator, autoclave or microwave, shredder after taking prior authorization from the prescribed authority. After confirming treatment of plastics and glassware by autoclaving or microwaving followed by mutilation/shredding,Shenzhen Bakeware Supplier Metal Cake Baking Molds

6. Authorization for BMW disposal for nonbedded HCFs is granted to the occupier at one time only. The validity of authorization shall be synchronized with validity of consent orders for bedded HCFs

7. Standards for emission from incinerators have been modified to be more environmental friendly. These are permissible limit for SPM-50 mg/nm³; residence time in secondary chamber of incinerator – two seconds; standard for dioxin and furans – 0.1 ng TEQ/Nm³

8. Ministry of Environment, Forest,Rotary Granule Price Zipper Pouch Counting Packing Machine. The responsibility of each state to check for compliance will be done by setting up district-level committee under the chairpersonship of District Collector or District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate. In addition, every 6 months, this committee shall submit its report to the State Pollution Control Board.

Challenges in the Implementation of New Biomedical Waste 2016 Rules

One of the biggest challenges the government hospitals and small HCFs will face,Shenzhen Professional Rigd-Fr4 PCB Circuit Board Manufacturing PCB. To phase out chlorinated plastic bags, gloves,Factory Directly High Precision Best Locksmith Tool/containers the cost will be high and time span for doing this i.e. two years is too short.

Currently, in India, there are 198 CBMWTF in operation and 28 are under construction.[Wholesale 20mm 100% Nylon Hook and Loop Tape] There is a great need for rapid development of many more CBMWTF to fulfill the need of treatment and disposal of all BMW generated in India. Incinerator emit toxic air pollutants, and incinerator ash is potentially hazardous.

Incinerator and its Hazards

The first solution for the disposal of BMW was to burn the waste. India in the late 1990s after the first BMW rule was implemented, saw a boom in the number of incinerator being installed. It is based on high temperature that kills pathogen and in the process destroys the material in which the microbes reside.[1000VDC 12 Inputs and 1 Output Solar PV Combiner Box with 15A Fuse and Mc4 Panel,Adjustable Grooming Table] However,Naphtalene Based Admixtures Concrete Admixture Naphthalene Sulfonate Formaldehyde(PIC) and dioxins.YCOM HDMI Cable to USB Charger Cable for Lightning iPhone, waste components dissociate and recombine forming new particles called PIC, which are toxic.BPW Wheel Hub Bolt M22X1.5/M22X2X118. Dioxins are an unintentional by-Woven Plaid Pure Cotton Fringed Picnic Throw. These are a group of 75 chemicals which coexist along with another group of toxins called furans. These toxins have a tendency to accumulate in fatty tissues and travel up the food chain. Burning of medical devices made up of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the largest dioxin producers in the environment.[Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) Use as Adhesive for Paper Making Industry CAS: 9000-11-7] In addition, metals present in the medical waste act as a catalyst for dioxin formation. These are very toxic, being known carcinogenic,High Capacity Single Wall Corrugated Pipe Plastic Extrusion Line. In India, till date, no study has been done by Government of India to estimate the level of dioxin in Indian population. In 2000, Subramanianet al. have found high level of dioxin in the human breast milk collected from New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.[Marine Solas Adhesive Reflective Tape] Recently, in January 2017 appreciating the importance of the presence of dioxins in the environment,Flow Meter-Differential Pressure Air Flow Meter Flowmeter Water Flowmeter.[Stainless Steel Quick Release Exhaust V Band Clamp with Male Female Flange] Moreover, the incinerator ash is also hazardous and needs to be checked for the level of toxin before being sent to secured landfill. Therefore, keeping these points in consideration, most of the countries are shifting to alternative environmental friendly methods of BMW disposal. The Philippines has banned incinerator and Denmark has banned construction of incinerator.[Wrangler Jk 07+ Engine Hood Sheild Plate Radiator Cover for Jeep,Desheng Industrial High Speed Precision 3 Axis Linear Way Vertical CNC Milling Machining Center]

Alternative Technology for Biomedical Waste Disposal

The various new technologies for BMW disposal are categorized into four groups – thermal, chemical processes, irradiative processes, and biological processes.Hot Sale Beauty Shadow Color Glass Container for Soy Candle.[Curing Cell Manufacturer Cheap Price Sale]

Thermal processes are grouped into three – low, medium, and high.

1. Low heat technologies operate between 93°C and 177°C and include microwaves and autoclaves. In autoclave, steam is used as a method for sterilization. Autoclaves are classified based on the method for removal of air pickets – Gravity/downward displacement and prevacuum/high vacuum. Since air evacuation is more effective in autoclaves with a prevacuum or multiple vacuum cycles, these are better.PVC, Pet Bottle Automatic Shrink Sleeve Label Wrapping Labeling Machine. The evacuated air is disinfected before disposal into the environment by passing through a high-efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) filter as it may contain pathogens. All infectious waste including cultures, human waste, laboratory waste, soft waste (gauze, bandages, and gowns) and sharps, and medical instruments are sterilized in autoclave. Hazardous waste and chemicals cannot be autoclaved as they release toxic emissions. Furthermore, heat resistant containers, beddings, and other bulky waste cannot be disinfected in autoclave.[Air Injection Hose SUV Pressure Hose Assy OEM 11721438102 for BMW E53] Microwave uses moist heat and steam generated by microwave energy to disinfect. All infectious waste including human waste, laboratory waste, soft waste (gauze, bandages, and gowns), and sharps are sterilized in microwave. Volatile, semi-volatile organic compounds, mercury,Mini Inflatable PVC Sofa for Kids. The advantage of using microwave for BMW disposal is minimal emissions. Its disadvantage include requirement of high capital for setup, problem of odor near the machine, and there is a chance of leak of microwave energy

2. Medium heat technologies operate between 177°C and 540°C and include reverse polymerization and thermal depolymerization. This involves the application of high-energy microwaves in nitrogen atmosphere to BMW to breakdown the organic matter. As the waste absorbs the microwave energy, its internal energy increase and chemical decomposition take place at molecular level. Nitrogen provides an oxygen-free environment so that combustion does not take place. Then, shredders are used to mutilate the waste[Lambo Door Kits for Sale]

3. High heat technologies operate between 540°C and 8300°C and include pyrolysis – oxidation, plasma pyrolysis, induction-based pyrolysis, and lase-based pyrolysis. In pyrolysis oxidation, inside the pyrolysis chamber, the organic solid and liquid waste vaporize at high temperature (approximately 594°C) leaving behind inert ash and glass and metal fragments. This is followed by second step, wherein combustion of the vapors takes place at a temperature of 982°C –1093°C in a chamber and clean exhaust steam is later released.

Plasma pyrolysis uses plasma torches to generate plasma energy. In plasma state, the ionized gas can conduct electric current, but due to its high resistance, the electric energy is converted to heat energy. The residue generated include carbon black, vitrified glass aggregates, and metallic residues. A wide variety of waste can be destroyed in plasma-based technology – infectious waste, sharps, plastics, dialysis waste, hazardous waste, chemotherapeutic waste, chemotherapy waste, and low-level radioactive waste (Class One UV Laser Marking Machinery for PCB Glass Metal Logo Mark).Waterproof Fashion Footwear EVA Injection Casual Shoes for Women, waste residue is inert and sterile, i.e., environment friendly,Full-Auto Rubber Flooring Mat Making Machine / Non-Slip Mat Vulcanizing Press Machine(95%) and mass (80%–90%). Its disadvantage includes high capital cost, high operation cost, high electrical usage, limited lifespan of plasma torch and may generate dioxins in poorly designed setup.[Production and Supply of FRP Fiber Products]

Conclusions

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