Introductory class on the definition and types of Biomedical and Special Wastes. Brief explanation of Risk Group 4 Agents. Assessments.

1. Lecturers:
Ms. Olulegan/ Dr. Sawyerr

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3. Catching up/ Course
expectations and comments
10 MINUTES

4.  Concept/classification/sources of Biomedical and special
wastes
 Health impacts of B/S wastes
 Handling/Transportation of B/S wastes
 Waste Management: 3R’s
 The Role of Legislation in B/S wastes
 Treatment technologies & Disposal methods
 Health and safety RULES for personnel and assisted
workers
 Infection control and emergency response
 Training and retraining modalities for handles of B/S
wastes
COURSE OUTLINE

5. Special wastes are solid
wastes that require special
handling and generally are
collected, processed recycled
and/or disposed of
separately from other
wastes.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

6. Biomedical waste
represents a small
proportion (10-15%) of the
total volume of waste
generated by health care
facilities.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

7. Biomedical waste (also referred to
as “red bag”, infectious, or bio-
hazardous wastes) is generally
defined as “infectious and injurious
waste originating from a hospital,
medical office, veterinary or
hospice care facility.”
DEFINITION OF TERMS

8.  Biomedical wastes;
 Paper and Mill wastes;
 Agriculture wastes ;
 White goods;
 Bulky wastes;
 Vehicle wastes: Hulks and Auto
Fluff;
 Tires;
 Industrial Process waste or
sludge;
 Contaminated soils;
 Ash;
 Asbestos
 Animal Carcasses;
 Disaster Debris;
EXAMPLES OF SPECIAL
WASTES

9. Human Anatomical
Wastes:
Human tissues, organs
and body parts but
does not include teeth,
hair and nails
EXAMPLES OF BIOMEDICAL
WASTES

10. Animal Wastes consists of all animal tissues,
organs, body parts, carcasses, bedding, fluid
blood and blood products, items saturated or
dripping with blood, body fluids removed for
diagnosis or removed during surgery,
treatment or autopsy, unless a trained person
has certifies that the waste does not contain
certain viruses and agents such as
Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, Filoviridae,
Flaviviridae, Herpsviridae and Poxviridae. This
excludes teeth, hair, nails, hooves and feathers
EXAMPLES OF BIOMEDICAL
WASTES

11. Microbiology Laboratory Waste:
This consists of laboratory cultures,
stocks or specimen of
microorganisms, live or attenuated
vaccines, human or animal cell
cultures used in research and
laboratory material that has come
in contact with any of these
EXAMPLES OF BIOMEDICAL
WASTES

12. Human Blood and Body Fluid Waste:
This consists of human fluid blood
and blood products, items saturated
or dripping with blood, body fluids
contaminated with blood, and body
fluids removed for diagnosis during
surgery, treatment or autopsy. This
does not include urine or faeces
EXAMPLES OF BIOMEDICAL
WASTES

13. Waste Sharps:
These are clinical and
laboratory materials
consisting of needles, syringes,
blades, or laboratory glass
capable of causing punctures
or cuts.
EXAMPLES OF BIOMEDICAL
WASTES

14. 1. Write short notes on each of
the “Risk
Group 4” Agents
2. Briefly discuss the relationship
between special wastes and
Biomedical wastes
ASSIGNMENT