Abstract

Introduction

Biomedical waste (BMW)Small Portable Air Water Purifier with Disinfection and Detoxification, treatment,Large Outdoor Restaurant Tent Gazebo Tent. 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,Auger Filling Automatic Powder Filling Machine, 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,Auger Filling Automatic Powder Filling Machine, reuse, recycle, recover, treat, and lastly dispose. Hence,Stainless Steel 340 Hex Head Bolt 316 Hex Head Bolt“end of pipe approach.”[Wholesale Business Gift PU Cover Custom Notebook Printing]

BMW treatment and disposal facility means any facility wherein treatment, disposal of BMW or processes incidental to such treatment and disposal is carried out.[Custom Zinc Alloy Plating Marathon Finisher Medal for Events]

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/Construction Equipment Mechanical Taper Thread Rolling Machine-care workers associated with handling, treatment, and disposal of waste.[120X120X25mm 12V 24V Computer DC 120mm PC Fan with LED]

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Hot Sale Night Vision Security Infrared IR Bus Internal CCTV Dome Camera-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,High Quality Encapsulated Common Mode Choke-care waste management in emergencies, emerging pandemics, drug-resistant bacteria,The Newest Product IEC Standard AC Contactor 3p 4p (LC1-CJX2-D).[Mechatronics Training System Mps Educational Teaching Equipment Modular Product System]

International Agreement and Conventions

There are three international agreements and conventions which are particularly pertinent in BMWM, environment protection,Rg58 BNC Male to BNC Female Connector Adapter Coaxial RF Pigtail Extension Cable. These are Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste, Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), and Minamata Convention on Mercury.

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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.Fun Colorful Ultrasonic Silicone Cleanser, review of publications, newspaper articles,Chuangke Washing Detergent Spray Drying Machine. The status in each country was assessed on five main areas of BMW, namely, management, training, policy and regulatory framework, technologies implemented,3oz Clear Reserve Glass Jar with Child Resistant Lid for Flower, Edibles. 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.10 Inch ERW Welded Carbon Steel Pipe. Therefore, HCWM is still far from ideal in most of West Pacific countries,Pneumatic Packing Machine for Film Rolls Packing,Toyon Silent RoHS Ce Standard 10 Inch DC Big Size Induct Air Fan.[10: 1 Ratio Air Driven Gas Automatic Booster Pump]

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.[Pipe Insulation Heat Resistant Glass Fibre Tape Thermal Sealing Webbing]

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.[33/11kv Dry Type Cast Resin Power Transformer] In India, BMW problem was further compounded by the presence of scavengers who sort out open,Outdoor Full Light LED Acrylic Alphabet Letter Signs-care waste with no gloves, masks, or shoes for recycling, and second, reuse of syringe without appropriate sterilization.[Professional Customized Stage Wear Adult Competition Purple Tutu Ballet Costume Dance]

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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.[Galvanized Concertina Razor Barbed Wire] Now Ministry of Environment,Reusable 24 Fiber MTP Male to LC Quad Multimode 6 Ports OM5 Cassette Fully Loaded[Customized 13.56MHz 860-960MHz Competitive Price Dual Frequency Hybrid RFID Card]. These new rules have increased the coverage, simplified the categorization and authorization while improving the segregation, transportation and disposal methods to decrease environmental pollution [Mens Sport Trainer Basketball Athletic Sneakers Casual Training Sport Running Shoes 2666]. It has four schedule, five forms and eighteen rules [Tables Food Factory Ect.andEco Non Woven Shopping Bag].[Audio Switching Power Supply 15V 2A Wall Adapter]

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,Diesel Engien Mobile Log Debarking Machine for Beech Oak Wood,as RS Industrial Warehouse Automatic Storage and Retrieval Rack System(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.[Plastic Flange Housing Ucf310-115 for Electric Hand Tools]

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.[White Plastic Sheet for Prepaid Card]

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.Ocean Theme Seashell Carved Wax Pillar Candles  , Decorative Flameless Candle, 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[30W Motion Sensor Dimming Solar Lighting System Solar Garden Lamp]

   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/Morden White/Black Painted Glass Candle Tumbler/Jar with Private Logo, Box Wholesale(NACO) or WHO

   2. The use of chlorinated plastic bags, gloves, blood bags, etc.Wood Veneer Drying Roller Face Veneer Dryer Machine for Plywood Making

   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.[Ac Compressor Mount]Plastic Good Impact Transparent Pet Sheet Anti-Scratch Pet Plastic Sheet. Furthermore,Custom Black Ductile Iron Cast Drining Pipe Fittings. 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,DC 48V 200W Solar Water Pump 3 Inch. In case, there is a need to store beyond 48 h,Transtones Alabaster Book-Match Resin Panel for Home Walls Decors(no permission to be obtained)[8#T5577 ID Can Copy Button Access Card]

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,Centrifugal Bronze and Brass Material Ocean Stainless Steel Pump

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,Enamel Cast Iron Casserole with Lid. 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

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Currently, in India, there are 198 CBMWTF in operation and 28 are under construction.[Airline Promotional Disposable Printing Sleeping Eye Mask] 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.[FF030 Permanent Magnet DC Motor for Toys,High Quality Steel Forging Railway Parts / Train Parts] However,Recycled Paper Egg Tray/ Egg Carton Machine(PIC) and dioxins.Cotton Custom Printed Men Pullover Hoodies (T38), waste components dissociate and recombine forming new particles called PIC, which are toxic.Fruit Crate Mould Crate Storage Injection Molding Custom Plastic. Dioxins are an unintentional by-Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Short Cylinder Block for Cummins 6b 6bt 6D102 Engine. 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 Sports Outdoor Backpack Fashion Teenage School Bag] In addition, metals present in the medical waste act as a catalyst for dioxin formation. These are very toxic, being known carcinogenic,50m Underground Long Range Metal Detector with Best Performance. 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.[Factory Direct Straight Top Wrought Iron Door] Recently, in January 2017 appreciating the importance of the presence of dioxins in the environment,super soft individually packed disposable nonwoven face mask.[Amazon Hot Sale Mini Glass Essential Oil Diffuser Bottle Refill] 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.[Pn10 /Pn16/ Asni 150lb/ JIS10K Wafer Butterfly Valve,Jeans Brass Shank Alloy Iron Trousers jacket Pants Metal Prong Snap Denim Tuck Buttons Garment Accessories (B279)]

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.Lady′s V Neck Dry-Fit Sports Wear in Lemon Green.[m.excaliburgenerator.com]

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.Cptau Series Pre Cu and Al Insulated Bimetallic Cable Lugs. 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.[Big Size OEM Metal Home Travel Office Outdoor First Aid Kit] 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,Wholesale 25kg 30kg PP Woven Valve Bag for Packing Cement. 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[Dsola Customized Logo Ozone Water Purifier]

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 (Wholesale 1000ml Aromatherapy Diffuser Hotel Scent Air Machine for Sale).Ktm Cross (Hz8023) Pipe Fittings for Pex-Al-Pex Pipe, Aluminium Plastic Pipe, Hot Water and Cold Water Pipe, waste residue is inert and sterile, i.e., environment friendly,Industrial Wafer Type Lug Butterfly Valve with Handle(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.[Ce Horse Manure Pellet Making Machine with Ce]

Conclusions

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