Learning about Medical Waste? Here’s What You Want to Know About its Disposal!
Medical waste is widely categorized into any waste that comes in contact with any bodily fluids or blood. Any waste, liquid or solid, that has been generated while diagnosis or treatment of any human disease. This is the most hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of properly. All health organizations dispose of these wastes responsibly in the safest and most secure manner so as to protect the environment. Medical waste is also known as Biohazard waste and includes sharps, needles, contaminated towels, gloves, syringes with or without needles, bandages, or any waste material produced from medical care. These wastes, if not treated properly, may harm the environment and its bio-life severely. Hence, many companies offer products or services related to proper medical waste treatment . Disposing Medical Waste Firstly, medical waste is made safe by sterilizing it, and those that cannot be sterilized like needles or bandages, need to be made non-hazardous before disposing of. This