Biomedical Waste Management

Bio-medical waste is defined as waste that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings and is contaminated with patients’ body fluids. This can be syringes, needles, ampoules, organs and body parts, placenta, dressings, disposables plastics and microbiological wastes.

Proper disposal of waste from dental clinics is of paramount importance because of its infectious and hazardous characteristics.

• History
• Central Government Ruling 1998
• Biomedical Waste Management Protocol