Biomedical Waste

Management Rules, 
 2016
Name: Aayush Patil (06)
Jidnesh Keni (18)
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The waste generated by hospitals, nursing or T
maternity homes, clinics, dispensary, veterinary R
institutions, pathological laboratory, blood banks
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which is potentially infectious to human health and
the environment is called as Biomedical waste".
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'Biomedical waste' means any solid and/or liquid U
waste including its container and any intermediate C
product, which is generated during the diagnosis, T
treatment or immunisation of human beings or I
animals or in research or in the production or testing. O
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 Duties and responsibilities of stakeholders:
C The rules prescribe the duties and responsibilities of various
L stakeholders involved in BMW management. These include
A the generator of the waste, the transporter, the treatment
S facility, and the disposal site. Each stakeholder must
comply with the rules and guidelines prescribed by the
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CPCB and the SPCB or PCC
F Penalties and enforcement:
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The rules prescribe penalties for non-compliance with the
C provisions of the rules. The penalties include fines,
A imprisonment, and revocation of authorization. The
T enforcement of the rules is the responsibility of the SPCB
I or PCC, and they are authorized to conduct inspections,
O take samples, and initiate legal action against violators.
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Authorization and registration of BMW facilities
The rules require all facilities that generate BMW to obtain C
authorization from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) L
or Pollution Control Committee (PCC). The authorization is A
granted based on compliance with the rules and guidelines
prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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In addition to authorization, facilities that generate BMW S
must also register with the SPCB or PCC F
Transportation and disposal of BMW: I
The rules prescribe a series of measures for the transportation C
and disposal of BMW. BMW must be transported only by
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authorized persons using vehicles that comply with the rules.
The waste must be disposed of in a manner that is T
environmentally sound, and the disposal site must be I
authorized by the SPCB or PCC. The rules also prescribe O
measures for the treatment of BMW, including autoclaving, N
microwaving, and incineration.
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Yellow:
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In this category, eight types of waste are categorized- Human
T anatomical waste, animal anatomical waste, soiled waste, expired or
H discarded waste, chemical waste, chemical liquid waste(separate
O collection system leading to effluent treatment system), discarded
D linen, mattresses, beddings contaminated with blood or body fluid,
O and microbiology, biotechnology, and other clinical laboratory waste.
F Red:
C It includes contaminated waste that is recyclable like waste generated
O from disposable items such as tubing, bottles, intravenous tubes and
sets, urine bags, syringes, and gloves.
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Blue:
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E It includes broken or contaminated or discarded glass and metallic
body implants
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Black carboy:
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I All sharps of metal are collected into these bags like blades,needles
without syringes , etc
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1. To avoid transmission of disease from patient to patient, from patient
to health worker and vice versa.
2. To avoid injury to the health care worker and workers in support
services, while handling biomedical waste.
3. To stop general exposure to the harmful effects of the cytotoxic, O
genotoxic and chemical biomedical waste. B
4. Define medical waste, regulated and medical waste and infectious J
waste.
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5. Discuss the regulations applicable to medical waste.Z
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6. Discuss the components of an infectious waste management plan. T
7. Outline an exposure control plan. I
8. Discuss steps to take if exposed to infectious waste. V
9. Discuss the problem of mercury.. E
10. Discuss records to maintain.
11. Recommend inspection items.
12. Discuss use of contractors.
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Groundwater Contamination
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C Radioactive Pollution
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Airborne Pollutants
 The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 are a
C comprehensive legal framework for the management of
O biomedical waste in India. The rules prescribe measures
for the classification, segregation, transportation,
N treatment, and disposal of BMW, as well as the duties and
C responsibilities of stakeholders. Compliance with the rules
L is essential to protect public health and occupational safety
and to minimize the environmental impact of biomedical
U waste. The enforcement of the rules is the responsibility of
S the SPCB or PCC, and it is important that they carry out
I their duties effectively to ensure compliance with the rules.
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