PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SOLID BIOMEDICAL WASTE PRODUCT OF DIFFERENT HOSPITALS OF METRO CITIES
Abstract

Author(s): Kothawade Harshad Sharad#, Dr. Rajendra Chouksey

Biomedical waste management is increasingly being considered due to the recent regulation of biomedical waste (Management and Handling Rules, 1998). Inadequate treatment of biomedical waste can pose r isks for Health workers, patients, communities and their environment. This study was done to physicochemical Analysis of Solid Biomedical Waste Product of Different Hospital of Metro cities. Several healthcare facilities were identified using a modified questionnaire for biomedical waste management. This questionnaire was prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the purpose of evaluation Treatment systems for the disposal of biomedical waste. The risks associated with the mismanagement of biomedical waste were identified in the existing system. Development of policies, plans, and waste management Protocols are recommended, in addition to the proper waste management training programs for all Health workers. Keywords: Biomedical waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Physicochemical