On January 31, 2019, the 15th People's Congress of Shanghai passed the "Shanghai Municipal Solid Waste ManagementRegulations, intoAs the first pilot city for garbage classification in China.For a while, garbage classification became a hot topic of discussion among everyone.

Actually,Garbage classification measures have a long history，Especially some non household waste such as:The classification and recycling policies for industrial waste, medical waste, etc. were issued earlier and more strictly.Especially medical waste, from generation to disposal, must comply with relevant regulations.

If medical waste is mixed into household waste, it is likely to cause medical pollution.However, even so, there are still many people who take risks and illegally obtain medical waste for reprocessing, using it to make daily necessities and even children's toys. This year's 3.15 evening party exposed the black industry chain of medical waste in many places.

According to a research report by Forward looking Industry Research,The total production of medical waste in China in 2018 has exceeded2 million tonsThe market size of medical waste will reach over 7.6 billion yuan. It is expected that by 2023, the market size of medical waste treatment will reach 10.737 billion yuan, while the output will reach 2.4956 million tons.

Such a huge amount of medical waste, if not managed properly and handled properly, would not reduce the scene in the documentary "Plastic Kingdom" where young children use unsterilized waste syringes as toys.

So, what exactly is medical waste and how should it be disposed of? Xiao Ao will take you to understand:

What is medical waste?

Medical waste refers to the polluting waste produced by hospitals that has come into contact with patients' blood, bodies, etc.
Such as used cotton balls, gauze, adhesive tape, wastewater, disposable medical equipment, postoperative waste, expired drugs, and so on.

*According to the medical testing report from the health department, due to the characteristics of space pollution, acute transmission, and latent pollution, the harm of viruses and bacteria in medical waste is tens, hundreds, or even thousands of times that of ordinary household waste. It contains a large number of infectious pathogens and is significantly more harmful than ordinary household waste,If not managed strictly or disposed of properly, medical waste can easily cause pollution to water bodies, soil, and air, become a source of virus transmission, and cause the spread of the epidemic.

How to classify medical waste?

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How to deal with medical waste?

In the mid-1990s, the environmental sanitation department carried out the management and treatment of medical waste,Establish a specializedDoor mechanismandEquipped with dedicated personnelTo medical institutionsRegular collectionandcentralized disposalThe management system for controlling medical waste pollution has gradually been improved, and the entire process of handling medical waste can be strictly implemented in accordance with relevant standards and technical regulations.

medical waste(also known as "medical waste")The collection and transportation have the following aspectsStrict process：

1. Place them in packaging or containers by category, ensuring that the packaging or containers are free from damage, leakage, and other defects. Damaged packaging should be treated as therapeutic waste.

2. Waste storage should not be overfilled. When it exceeds 3/4, it should be sealed tightly, indicating the department and quantity.

3. Categorize collection and prohibit mixing; No leakage; Prohibit contamination (sharp objects should be placed in the sharp object box, non sharp objects should be placed in the packaging bag).

4. Prevent loss, leakage, diffusion, and direct contact with the body during transportation; The transportation of medical waste should use transportation tools that are impermeable, spill proof, have no sharp edges, are easy to handle and clean, and all packaging and transportation tools should have medical waste labeling.

5. Establish a temporary storage area and equipment for medical waste, which shall not be stored outdoors, and set upDedicated person responsible for management.

6. Register wellThe content includesSource, type, weight and quantity, handover time, destination, and signature of the handlerWait, wait,Data retention for three years.

7. Timely clean and disinfect the garbage storage area and facilities,Prohibit the transfer and sale of medical waste.

8. Storage time of medical wasteNot exceeding 2 daysClean and disinfect the transportation tools after daily work.

9. Medical waste loss, leakage, diffusion andWhen an accident occurs，should beReport promptly within 48 hoursHealth administrative authoritiesWhen an infectious disease occurs, report it according to relevant regulations and take emergency measures.

In this process, medical waste is collected and left the hospital. If data collection and uploading are not done properly during garbage collection and weighing, it is easy to make mistakes and may result in the outflow of medical waste.

A hospital in Shanghai purchased to ensure the rigorous collection process of medical wasteOhouse Defender platform scaleWeigh the garbage.

Ohouse Defender platform scalesupportable50000 pieces of material dataand1000 user configuration informationIt is worth mentioning that the storage and upload/download of not only supports regular format storage, but also supportsAlibi Storage——This storage mode ensures that the data is tamper proof and can guarantee the authenticity and reliability of each weighing data.

At the same time, it also has rich weighing application functions, simple settings,The data output meets GMP/GLP time and date requirements to ensure traceability of weighing data.

During data transmission,Rich communication interfaces(Optional: RS232/485/USB...) can provide you with multiple convenient data transmission methods. You can store data on a Micro SD card or transfer it through various methods such as Ethernet, WiFi/Bluetooth,Can effectively ensure the security of data.

Ohouse Defender platform scaleofThe instrument screen comes with navigation function，Oversized characters paired with backlit displayThe weighing results are clear and visible, and combined with the alphanumeric keys and function keys, the operation is very convenient.

The scale body adopts a stainless steel scale pan and a fully stainless steel frame,Protection level up to IP67The instrument is also equipped with a fully stainless steel casing, with a protection level of up to IP68.

The above functions,guaranteedEvery batch of medical waste generated by the hospital undergoes rigorous weighing management before leaving the hospital,Each bag of garbage can be tracedThe responsibility lies with the individual. Effectively assist hospitals in collecting and managing medical waste, reducing the risk of medical waste outflow.

References:

1. Baidu Baike - Medical Waste
2. AI Healthcare: The Challenge Behind a Garbage Can ", Yan Xuan, October 24, 2018, Intelligent Relativity
3. "Analysis of the Current Situation and Development Trends of the Medical Waste Treatment Market in 2018 and 2019: A Large Gap in Equipment Supply and Demand" by Sun Shifeng, December 21, 2018. Prospective Economist
4. List of Hazardous Waste (2016 Edition)