Effective segregation entails treating hazardous waste in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner, with no risk to healthcare staff or patients. Separate, appropriately labeled and color-coded biomedical bins suitable for the designated form of waste should be available at each point of waste generation.
Fremont, CA: Waste segregation is a critical component of any long-term waste management policy. To minimize the risk of contamination and the cost of handling and disposal, all facilities isolate waste at the source.
Effective segregation entails treating hazardous waste in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner, with no risk to healthcare staff or patients. Separate, appropriately labeled and color-coded biomedical bins suitable for the designated form of waste should be available at each point of waste generation. A contaminated load may have an effect on the disposal process as waste is sent for disposal or treatment. When waste is placed in the incorrect biomedical waste container, contamination occurs.
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