Characterization of Bio-Medical Waste in Kalaburagi City

Abstract

The waste generated in healthcare units and hospital are refer to as Bio- Medical waste it includes waste from operation theatres, surgical waste, syringes, needles, cotton pieces for dressings etc. in the presence study ESIC hospital, Jayadeva Hospital GIMS Hospital. Has been considered as study area in order to characterize the bio-medical waste. To conducted in hospital to quantify the waste, segregate the waste as Red, Yellow, Blue, White. To study the method of handling and ultimate disposal of waste. The study is conducted for three months in 3 hospitals (May, June July) during this period the average quantity of red, yellow, blue, white in ESIC Hospital in 71.51%, 41.13%, 24.73%, 2.08%. Jayadeva Hospital in 30.51%, 14.63% 6.23%, 6.4%. GIMS Hospital in 23.06%, 14.41%, 6.87%, 1.47%. The waste generated in three Hospital in ESIC Hospital in 140-160kg/day in red category, 90-110kg/day in yellow category, 70-90 kg/ day in blue category, 10-15 kg/day in white category. Jayadeva Hospital in 60-80 kg/day in red category, 30-40 kg/day in yellow category, 20-30 kg/day in blue category ,3-5 kg/day in white category. GIMS Hospital in 50-60 kg/day in red category, 40-50 kg/day in yellow category, 30-40 kg/day in blue category, 5-10 kg/day in white category.It is observed that health care, housekeeping personal were not effectively using personal protective wears.