Infectious Waste Disposal: An examination of current practices and risks posed

In 1987-88, the Seattle/King County Department of Public Health conducted a study of infectious waste disposal in King County, Wash., to assess current medical facility practices and the risks posed by infectious wastes to human health. A medical waste survey and facility inspection were conducted a...

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Published in:Journal of environmental health 1991-05, Vol.53 (6), p.21-25
Main Author: Turnberg, Wayne L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease transmission
Environmental Education
Environmental Issues
Environmental Standards
FEATURES
Hazardous Materials
Health aspects
Health Facilities
Hospitals
Incinerators
Infectious wastes
Landfills
Management
Medical waste
Medical wastes
Pollution
Postsecondary Education
Solid wastes
Surveys
Toxic Waste Disposal
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal facilities
Waste management
Waste transfer stations
Waste treatment
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Summary:In 1987-88, the Seattle/King County Department of Public Health conducted a study of infectious waste disposal in King County, Wash., to assess current medical facility practices and the risks posed by infectious wastes to human health. A medical waste survey and facility inspection were conducted at 26 hospitals and 22 medical offices to determine how infectious waste is being defined, treated and disposed. The solid waste stream also was observed, from facility waste storage areas to final landfill disposal, to identify common pathways for human exposure.A contemporary literature review was conducted to determine risks posed by infectious waste in transmitting disease to humans.
ISSN:0022-0892