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The affluent generated from the hospital should conform to limits as laid
down in the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
(Schedule V).
The liquid and chemical waste should not be used for any other purpose.
For discharge into public sewers with terminal facilities the prescribed
standard limits should be ensured.
9. SAFETY MEASURES
9.1 Personal Protection:
Hospital and health care authorities have to ensure that the following personal
protective equipment are provided.
i) Gloves
a) Disposable gloves
b) Latex surgical gloves
c) Heavy duty rubber gloves (uptil elbows) for cleaners.
ii) Masks: Simple and cheap mask to prevent health care workers against:
aerosols splashes and dust.
iii) Protective glasses.
iv) Plastic Aprons.
v) Special Foot wear, e.g., gum boots for Hospital waste Handler.
9.2 Immunization against Hepatitis B and Tetanus shall be given to all hospital staff.
9.3 All the generators of bio-medical waste should adopt universal precautions and
appropriate safety measures while doing therapeutic and diagnostic activities and
also while handling the Bio-Medical waste.
9.4 All the sanitation workers engaged in the handling and transporting should be
made aware of the risks involved in handling the bio-medical waste.
9.5 Any worker reporting with an accident/injury due to handling of biomedical waste
should be given prompt first aid. Necessary investigations and follow up action as
per requirement may be carried out.
9.2 Reporting Accident & Spillages
The procedure for reporting accidents (as per Form III of BMW Rules. 1998)
should be followed and the records should be kept. The report should include the
nature of accidents, when and where it occurred and which staffs were directly
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