Federal and state regulations for waste disposal emphasize on proper waste disposal for a healthier living environment. Not understanding the difference between the different categories and types of wastes is a recipe for disastrous waste disposal. Waste disposal companies must have a clear understanding of what wastes are biohazardous and what disposal methods to use to dispose of them safely. Daniels Health is a US-based medical waste control and disposal company with over 15 years of experience providing modern-day and intelligent medical waste management solutions.
Who Is Daniels Health
As said earlier, Daniels Health is one of US’s most prominent advocates for safe hospital waste disposal. They are one of the pioneers who has shaped the medical waste management and disposal industry in the United States. Daniels Health medical management facility ranks second in health waste service infrastructure. Their commitment to advanced environmental sustainability has enabled them to invent innovatively advanced waste disposal and treatment methods like in-hospital waste solutions, reusable products, and non-incineration waste treatment methods.
What Is Biohazardous Waste
Biohazardous waste is every healthcare waste that has been soiled by bodily fluids, infectious materials, or blood. The removal and management of this kind of waste is regulated under the regulated medical waste guidelines.
Some State-Approved Biohazardous Waste Disposal Methods
The disposal of medical wastes can be efficiently done by the use of specific methods. Here are some of the state-approved methods commonly used today.
The Use of Incineration
Incineration is merely burning medical waste. The burning is done in controlled incinerators that range in capacity from 75 to 6500 pounds an hour and generate heat ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 Btu/hr-ft3. The standard types of wastes disposed of this way are those produced in medical research facilities, physician offices, hospitals, and veterinary care units.
Using Chemical Disinfection
For a healthier and more sustainable environment, it’s recommended by federal and state guidelines that some biohazardous waste arebeing chemically disinfected.
Use of Autoclaving
Autoclaving is a waste management technique. It used to sterilize and treat healthcare wastes before they are finally disposed of. It entails heating the wastes at high temperatures of 300°. The major types of autoclaves available are 20 feet long and 10 feet high.
Use of Encapsulation
Encapsulation is a common medical waste disposal method. It’s often used in the removal of sharps such as surgical blades, needles, and other sharp instruments. It’s a risk and injury prone method only specialists should do.
Conclusion
All the biohazardous waste disposal methods outlined above are state and medically approved. They are practical and reliable solutions for those who want to quickly and safely dispose of their medical wastes. However, the sophistication of the processes requires some level of expertise and experience for the results to be remarkable. Doing it yourself attracts high costs and increases the risk for injuries. Instead of exposing yourself to the risk of injury, why not reach Daniels Health for assistance on professional biohazard waste disposal. Our team has over 15 years of experience and has mastered the art of using technologically advanced techniques to manage and dispose of medical waste.
