FAQ'S
Q.1 What is Biomedical Waste?
Ans. “Biomedical waste” is any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals. These wastes are also generated during research activities or in the production or testing of biological material.
Q.2 Is biomedical waste management a serious issue?
Ans. Yes, biomedical waste is a serious issue. As it leads to rapid proliferation and spreading of infectious diseases, dangerous and fatal communicable diseases like hepatitis and AIDS etc. and several types of cancers.
Q.3 What are the benefits of biomedical waste management?
Ans. Biomedical waste management leads to:
1. Reduction in the incidence of hospital acquired and general infections.
2. Low incidence of community and occupational health hazards.
3. Improved image of the healthcare establishment and increase in revenue through better healthcare.
Q.4 Why should I segregate waste?
Ans. Source segregation of biomedical waste helps in minimizing the amount of waste to be treated. It leads to more efficient treatment of each category of waste.
Q.5 Are there colour codes for segregation?
Ans. Yes waste is categorized in different colour codes.
Yellow
Red
Blue
Translucent
Black
White
Green
Q.6 What are infectious wastes?
Ans. Infectious wastes are those biomedical wastes which contains sufficient population of infectious agents which are capable of causing and spreading infections among living beings.
Q.7 What is cytotoxic waste?
Ans. Cytotoxic as the word suggests are toxic to cells and are often anti-neoplastic which inhibit cell growth and multiplication.
Q.8 Which is the ideal dustbin to dispose waste?
Ans. The bin should essentially have a lid preferably one which closes automatically, should be colour coded.
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