Environment Management

Group Members:
Unzila Atiq
Sumbul Younus
Roubaisha Zahid
Sadaf Tanzeem
HOSPITAL WASTE
 HOSPITAL WASTE

 Hospital waste is any kind of waste that

contains infectious material generated by
healthcare facilities.
 The healthcare facilities includes physician’s
offices, hospitals, dental practices,
laboratories, medical research facilities, and
veterinary clinics.
 TYPES OF HOSPITAL WASTE
 A) Sharp waste
 B) Infectious Waste
 C) Pathalogical waste
 D) Pharmaceutical waste
 E) Chemical Waste
 F) Radioactive Waste
HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSE BY HOSPITAL
WASTE
 Hospital waste can react harmfully to the human because it
contains some chemicals which react with each other in air or
water which may releases the harmful poisonous gases and
explosions
 By burning these waste releases, the harmful gases are released
through which our body parts get effected. it may develop the
irritation in your skin. Eyes. Lungs etc.
HOSPITAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN

 In Islamic Republic of Pakistan disposal of health

care waste isn't safe.

 The medical waste is not managed properly in

different cities of Pakistan.
GUIDLINES FOR MANAGING HOSPITAL
WASTE
 Segregation
The basic separation of different categories of waste generated at
source

 Microwave irradiation
Microwave radiation is utilized to deal with wastewater slop and as a
warmth source to treat therapeutic waste.

 Incineration
Incineration is a high-temperature dry oxidation process that minimizes
natural and flammable waste.
 CONCLUSION
 Finally, safe and environmentally-friendly waste management
options should be selected in order to ensure that people directly
involved with medical equipment and waste are properly protected
and are not at any undue risk. This can include those who work in
collecting, handling, storing, transporting, treating and/or disposing
of waste.
THANK YOU