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No. ID : 2016250312
Class : EH2208E
Group : 4
Topic : Assignment Tutorial
QUESTION 4
a) The generation of clinical waste in Malaysia has increased significantly over the last few
decades. Wholly or partly of human animal tissue, blood or other body fluids, excretions,
drugs or other pharmaceutical products, swabs or dressings, syringes, sharp instruments
and other infectious materials contain in clinical waste poses potential health and
environmental risks. A great attention needs to be given on the current practice of clinical
waste management. Propose five (5) methods to segregate the clinical wastes.
(10 marks)
b) Malaysia today is an example for economic success, attaining a rapid economic growth
rate in Southeast Asia. The country continues to take big strides towards becoming an
industrialization nation by year 2020. With the current trends of rapid population growth
and industrialization, wastes and pollutants are released faster than the earth can absorb.
Thus, the environmental issues we encounter today are increasingly complex and require
more integrated solutions. As one of the environmental engineers, you need to adopt
strategies to focus on future hazardous waste scenario in Malaysia. Develop and discuss
five (5) strategies to reduce or tackle the hazardous waste.
(10 marks)
ANSWER 4
a) There are many methods to segregate the clinical waste, which are: