Introduction
■ Biomedical wasterefers to any waste
generated during diagnosis,treatment or
immunization of humans and animals as well
as research activities related to healthcare.
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■ To regulateproper handling , treatment and
disposal of biomedical wastes, The Ministry of
Environment and Forest has formulated
Biomedical Waste Management Rules .
■ These rules apply to the healthcare facilities,
including hospitals, clinics,laboratories,
veterinary institutions, and research centres.
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Purpose of BiomedicalWaste Rules
■ Minimization of waste segregation through
proper segregation at the source.
■ Safe collection, transportation and disposal of
biomedical wastes.
■ Protection of healthcare workers,general
public and the environment from hazardous
exposure.
■ Implementation of environmentally sound
treatment methods such as incineration,
autoclaving,chemical disinfection.
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Key provisions ofthe rule
Applicability
The rules apply to
■ Hospitals, nursing homes,clinics, dispensaries.
■ Veterinary institutions, animal houses.
■ Pathological laboratories, blood banks.
■ Medical research facilities and forensic
laboratories.
■ Any establishment generating biomedical wastes.
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Categorization and segregation
■Biomedical wastes are classified into 4 categories
for easy segregation and disposal.
■ Infectious, hazardous, radioactive, sharps.
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Treatment and disposal
■Common treatment methods include
incineration,autoclaving,chemical disinfection,
microwaving and deep burial.
■ All healthcare facilities must either have
on-site treatment facilities or tie up with an
authorized Common Biomedical Waste
Treatment Facility (CBWTF).
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Authorization and compliance
■Healthcare facilities generating biomedical
waste must obtain authorization from State
Pollution Control Board(SPCB).
■ Annual reports and accident reports must be
submitted to SPCB.
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Monitoring and recordkeeping
■ Facilities must obtain records of waste generation,
treatment and disposal
■ The rules mandate barcode tracking to ensure
waste is properly managed.
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Responsibilities of stakeholders
■ Healthcare facilities :- Ensure waste segregation,
storage,transportation, disposal as per guidelines.
■ Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTF):-
Properly handle and treat biomedical waste from multiple
facilities.
■ State and Central Pollution Control Boards:-Monitor and
enforce compliance .
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Penalties for non-compliance
■Violations of BMW rules can lead to fines,
cancellation of authorities,or legal action under the
Environment Protection Act which may include
imprisonment upto 5 years and fines upto 1 lakh
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Conclusion
■ The BiomedicalWaste Management Rules ensure
safe disposal , reducing environmental and health
risks.Proper segregation, treatment and disposal
protect public health , emphasizing
responsibility,compliance and sustainability in
healthcare waste management.
