Sunday, March 23, 2025

n Medical waste: waste generated by hospitals and medical facilities. It is often infectious and hazardous.

n Medical waste: waste generated by hospitals and medical facilities. It is often infectious and hazardous.
Infectious waste: Medical waste with blood or body fluids on it. Considered to have a high risk of infection.
Non-infectious waste: Medical waste other than infectious waste. Low risk of infection.
Manifest: A document that records and tracks the collection, transportation, and disposal process of waste. Legally required.
High-pressure steam sterilization (autoclave): A device that uses high-temperature, high-pressure steam to sterilize microorganisms.
Dry heat sterilization: A method of sterilizing microorganisms using dry heat. Different principle from autoclave.
Melting and solidification system: A treatment method that melts and solidifies waste at high temperatures. Used to treat infectious waste.
Batch carbonization furnace: A device that carbonizes waste at high temperatures. It is effective in reducing the volume of waste.
Arc plasma: Melting technology using high-temperature plasma. Waste is melted at high temperatures to render it harmless.
Volume reduction: A process that reduces the volume of waste. It reduces transportation and final disposal costs.
Solid fuel: Fuel made from waste in solid form. It is used as an energy resource.
Intermediate treatment: A process in which waste is treated and processed prior to final disposal. A preliminary step for recycling or reuse.
Specially controlled wastes: Wastes with specific hazards that require strict control and treatment. Strict management and treatment are required.
Material recycling: A recycling method in which waste is reused as materials. This includes the reuse of plastics and metals.
Discharger's responsibility: The person who discharges waste is responsible for its disposal. Legal obligations are imposed.
High-frequency sterilization: A method of sterilizing waste by using radiofrequency waves. It efficiently sterilizes microorganisms.
Dioxin regulation: Laws and standards that regulate the emission of harmful dioxins. Important regulations in waste management.
Infectious waste safe disposal promoter training: An educational program to promote the proper disposal of infectious waste.
Dialysis machine: A medical device used to replace kidney function. After use, they are disposed of as infectious waste.
Home health care waste: Waste generated by home health care. May include infectious waste.

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