Modifications in the updated Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH) 31 ... - IIMB

6.2 The authorised person must take the permission of the prescribed
authority, if for any reason it becomes necessary to store the waste
beyond 48 hours.
6.3 The authorised person should take measures to ensure that the waste does
not adversely affect human health and the environment in case it is kept
beyond the prescribed limit.
7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1 TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE WITHIN THE HOSPITALS:
7.1.1 Within the hospital, waste routed must be designated to avoid the passage
of waste through patient care areas as far as possible.
7.1.2 Separate time schedules are prepared for transportation of Bio-medical
waste and general waste. It will reduce chances of their mix up.
7.1.3 Dedicated wheeled containers, trolleys or carts with proper label (as per
Schedule IV of Rule 6) should be used to transport the waste from the site
of storage to the site of treatment.
7.1.4 Trolleys or carts should be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected in the
event of any spillage.
7.1.5 The wheeled containers should be designed in such a manner that the
waste can be easily loaded, remains secured during transportation, does
not have any sharp edges and easy to cleanse and disinfect.
7.2 TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE FOR DISPOSAL OUTSIDE THE
HOSPTITAL.
7.2.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 or
rules there under. Bio-medical waste shall be transported only in such
vehicles as may be authorised for the purpose by the Competent
Authority.
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