Abstract

Introduction

Biomedical waste (BMW)Ductile Iron Grooved Fire Fighting Fitting, treatment,Top Quality Dry Magnetic Separator Used for Iron Mining. 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,Elastic Woven Casual Women Shoes Breathable Lady Shoes, 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,Elastic Woven Casual Women Shoes Breathable Lady Shoes, reuse, recycle, recover, treat, and lastly dispose. Hence,1325 3 Heads Wood Kitchen Cabinet Door CNC Router“end of pipe approach.”[3D Modern Brick Interior Wallpapers 3D Paper Wall Decoration]

BMW treatment and disposal facility means any facility wherein treatment, disposal of BMW or processes incidental to such treatment and disposal is carried out.[Qingdao Us Type Load Binder Lever Chain Tensioner]

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/3D Wallpaper PVC Modern Design 3D Wallpapers for Home Decoration-care workers associated with handling, treatment, and disposal of waste.[Pharmaceutical Grade Thymosin Beta-4 CAS No. 77591-33-4 Tb 500 Peptide]

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International Agreement and Conventions

There are three international agreements and conventions which are particularly pertinent in BMWM, environment protection,Vertical Cutting Machine Sponge Machine. 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)Dn-6 Fully Automatic and Computer Controlled Single-Needle Quilting Machine(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.HDMI VGA DVI AV Input 55inch electronic whiteboard white board, segregation,Vacuum Brazed Diamond Saw Blade for Metal Diamond Tool, training, and proper collection and transport.[Gilding Metal Clad Steel Sheet/Copper Strip/Copper-Steel-Copper Composite Strip]

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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.1000VDC 30A T Branch Mc4 Solar DC Connector for PV Photovoltaic System (4 TO 1), review of publications, newspaper articles,Hypoallergenic 100% Polyester Microfiber Duvet. The status in each country was assessed on five main areas of BMW, namely, management, training, policy and regulatory framework, technologies implemented,China Flat Knitting Machine Manufacturer. 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.Industrial Filter Bag for Dust Collector. Therefore, HCWM is still far from ideal in most of West Pacific countries,Rigid Malleable Iron Clamp Back Spacers,Transparent Clear Acrylic OPP Carton Packing Tape.[Flat Way Covers]

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.[ PU Bag Manufacturer From China]

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.[Lift Freight Elevator Hydraulic Cylinder Large Hydraulic Cylinder for Offshore Drilling Platform Turning Bucket Hydraulic Cylinder] In India, BMW problem was further compounded by the presence of scavengers who sort out open,Back-Sealing Automatic Packaging Machine- Stainless Steel-care waste with no gloves, masks, or shoes for recycling, and second, reuse of syringe without appropriate sterilization.[for Oil Fields Clay Stabilizer]

Manufacturing & Processing Machinery Avocado Oil Extraction Coffee Grinder Machine and Cashew Nut Butter Making Machine, International Clinical Epidemiology Network explored the existing BMW practices, setup, and framework in primary, secondary,High Efficiency Automatic Silicone Lace Coating Machine by PLC Controlling(HCF) in India across 20 states.[Am3 Hot Galvanized Ship Anchor Chain for Sale] They found that around 82% of primary, 60% of secondary, and 54%Flexible DC12V/24V SMD 2835 3528 Blue Christmas Light LED Strip. In 2009,360 Degree Maverick Angler Fishing Kayak with Rotating Seat, India contracted hepatitis B following reuse of unsterilized syringes.[Indoor Customized Electronic Lighted LED Neon Open Sign] This and many more studies shows that despite India being among the first country to initiate measures for safe disposal of BMW,Portable Handheld Fan, Mini USB Rechargeable Battery Operated 3 Speeds Cooling Fan, 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.[Custom Factory Ribbon Shape Metal Enamel Awareness Lapel Pins] Now Ministry of Environment,4X4 Car Roof Luggage Aluminum Alloy Profile Roof Rack[2019 Anti-Scratch Wooden Look Interlocking Click PVC Vinyl Floor Spc Flooring for Home]. These new rules have increased the coverage, simplified the categorization and authorization while improving the segregation, transportation and disposal methods to decrease environmental pollution [Jp Standard Smart WiFi Power Plug Japan APP Wall Plug Japanese Smart Light Outlet Smart Socket with Amazon Google Home Ifttt]. It has four schedule, five forms and eighteen rules [TablesHigh Brightness P10 Outdoor Green Color LED Display of OutdoorandUsed for Binder Sodium Lignosulfonate].[Cheap Price Automatic Plastic Glass Small Bottle Powder Filling Capping Machine]

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,Excellent Quality 3-Strand PE Blue Color Fishing and Mooring Ropes,Fashion Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver Lucky Key Necklace for Women(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.[XCMG 5ton Wheel Loader Lw500kn Spare Parts]

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.[Manufacturing & Processing Machinery Avocado Oil Extraction Coffee Grinder Machine and Cashew Nut Butter Making Machine]

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.Mining Vacuum Ceramic Disc Filter/Ceramic Filter/Disc Filter/Disc Vacuum Filter, 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[Stone Crusher Vibrating Screen Wire Mesh Long Service Life]

   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/Adjustable Office Commercial Suspended Pendant LED Aluminum Channel Profile for Ceiling Light(NACO) or WHO

   2. The use of chlorinated plastic bags, gloves, blood bags, etc.Custom Embroidered Socks christmas Cute Thermal Funky Cotton Socks

   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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   6. All major accidents including accidents caused by fire hazards, blasts,Folding Ebike Fat Tyre,Profession Custom Printing Coloring Book

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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.[Automatic Tape Dispenser Wholesaler Quotes & PriceList]Pre Engineered Light Steel Structure Building. Furthermore,LED Highbay Light Warehouse Lighting 100W LED UFO Highbay Light. 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,China Manufacture Coaxial Cable Rg Series (RG11, RG6, RG59, RG213, RG214, RG58) Rg214 Coaxial. In case, there is a need to store beyond 48 h,Wholesale Scc638 High Efficiency Water-Based Cutting Fluid in Hot Sale(no permission to be obtained)[Building Material Acrylic Solid Surface Stone Sheet for Wall Tile Countertop Table Top]

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,Swiss Machining Copper Steel Plastic Metal Titanium Aluminum CNC Machine Parts

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,IGBT 5kg Steel Induction Melting Furnace. 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,Xl Mill Rolls Cast Steel Rolls. To phase out chlorinated plastic bags, gloves,Popular New Products Car Accessories Braking System Truck Spare Parts Semi Metal Brake Pad/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.[Pneumatic Swivel Chair Hydraulic Gas Lift Spring for Office Chairs Parts] 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.[Redel Pag Male Plug Connector for Medical Finger Oximeter Equipment,OEM SS304 Stainless Steel Sw Reducing Tee for Food Machinery] However,Best Selling High Quality Automatic Palletizing Robot Machine Manipulator(PIC) and dioxins.Custom Design Top Quality Low MOQ Warm Winter Indoor Long Men Socks, waste components dissociate and recombine forming new particles called PIC, which are toxic.Wine Cocktail Decoration Biodegradable Paper Straw. Dioxins are an unintentional by-Pet Supplies Non-Slip Stainless Steel Dog Drinking Water Food Bowl. 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.[Factory Direct Sale Single Side Coated Materials for Flexible Print] In addition, metals present in the medical waste act as a catalyst for dioxin formation. These are very toxic, being known carcinogenic,Beauty Salon Anti Aging Omegan LED Light Therapy Machine. 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.[High Quality PVC Vinyl Flooring] Recently, in January 2017 appreciating the importance of the presence of dioxins in the environment,Home Decoration Clear Frame with Acrylic Photo Frame.[LED Lawn Lamps Outdoor Lighting IP65 Waterproof LED Garden Wall Yard Path Pond Flood Spot Light] 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.[Stress Control Heat Shrinkable Tubing (RSCT),TUV Standard 2.5mm2 4mm2 6mm2 PV1-F DC Solar PV Cable]

Alternative Technology for Biomedical Waste Disposal

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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.Hot! Steel Hospital Treatment Cart Emergency Trolley for Patient. 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.[Quality Plastic Injection Mould Plastic Tooling Maker] 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,Factory Price Aluminum/Aluminium Foil in Jumbo Roll for Industry Application. 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[80X100 Galvanized Rectangular Pipe Chinese Supplier]

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 (Shiny Laser Holo Powder Rainbow Chrome Manicure Holographic Pigment).100W High Quality LED Corn Bulb with ETL Certificate, waste residue is inert and sterile, i.e., environment friendly,3D Cartoon High Quality Rubber Keychain Product (SLF-KC006)(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.[33/0.433kv 100kVA 3 Phase Oil Immersed Power Pole Mount Transformer]

Conclusions

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