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    This document outlines the proper procedures for discarding and disposing of laboratory waste. It discusses packaging, labeling, storing, collecting, classifying, and disposing of different types of laboratory waste. Some key points covered include separating incompatible chemicals, using appropriate containers, labeling containers accurately, storing waste for no longer than 90 days, and using approved treatment and disposal methods like autoclaving, chemical disinfection, incineration, and more. Proper waste disposal procedures help ensure safety and prevent environmental contamination.

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    This document outlines the proper procedures for discarding and disposing of laboratory waste. It discusses packaging, labeling, storing, collecting, classifying, and disposing of different types of laboratory waste. Some key points covered include separating incompatible chemicals, using appropriate containers, labeling containers accurately, storing waste for no longer than 90 days, and using approved treatment and disposal methods like autoclaving, chemical disinfection, incineration, and more. Proper waste disposal procedures help ensure safety and prevent environmental contamination.

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    This document outlines the proper procedures for discarding and disposing of laboratory waste. It discusses packaging, labeling, storing, collecting, classifying, and disposing of different types of laboratory waste. Some key points covered include separating incompatible chemicals, using appropriate containers, labeling containers accurately, storing waste for no longer than 90 days, and using approved treatment and disposal methods like autoclaving, chemical disinfection, incineration, and more. Proper waste disposal procedures help ensure safety and prevent environmental contamination.

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    This document outlines the proper procedures for discarding and disposing of laboratory waste. It discusses packaging, labeling, storing, collecting, classifying, and disposing of different types of laboratory waste. Some key points covered include separating incompatible chemicals, using appropriate containers, labeling containers accurately, storing waste for no longer than 90 days, and using approved treatment and disposal methods like autoclaving, chemical disinfection, incineration, and more. Proper waste disposal procedures help ensure safety and prevent environmental contamination.

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    PRECAUTIONS AND METHODS OF

    DISCARDING AND DISPOSING


    LABORATORY WASTE

    Laeticia Rodrigues
    P21008
    1
    Laboratory waste is an
    unavoidable byproduct of
    many processes: medical
    tests, hospital procedures,
    pharmaceutical
    manufacturing,
    laboratory research and
    experimentation.

    2
    3
    STORAGE
    LABELLING
    PACKAGING

    COLLECTION
    &
    CLASSIFICATION DISPOSAL
    WASTE
    DISPOSAL
    4 STEPS
    WHILE SEGREGATING CHEMICAL WASTE........
    Do not store the following near each other
    Acids and bases
    Reactive metals and combustible materials
    Cyanide, sulphide and arsebic compunds and acids
    Mercury or silver and ammonium containing
    compounds
    Do not mix solids and liquids.

    5
    PACKAGING
    The container should not react with the
    waste.
    Place hazardous waste in sealable contaiers.
    Containers must be kept closed.

    LABELING
    Must be labeled as HAZARDOUS
    WASTE.
    Should be accurate, legible and fully
    6
    explained.
    STORAGE
    Select correct container
    (glass/plastic/metal) for storage.
    Use appropriate sized
    container.
    Containers must be tightly
    sealed and not leak.
    Do not store longer than 90
    days.
    COLLECTION AND
    TRANSPORTATION

    Pack all waste in drums provided by the contractors.


    To avoid public exposure, smell and microbes, containers must
    always be covered.
    CBWTF operator’s vehicles should only be used for waste
    collection purposes.
    CBWTF operators' vehicles should be registered under Motor
    Vehicle Act with the R.T.O/ Transport Department.
    8
    TREATMENT

    Needles and syringes nozzles should shred into a needle destroyer or syringe
    cutter.
    Culture plates are disposed of into appropriate bags. And plates should be
    autoclaved and then sterilized.
    Glassware should be clean, disinfected and sterilized.
    Disposable items should be dipped into 1% solution of sodium hypochlorite for 30
    mins to 1 hour. Then mutilated and proceed for further disposal.
    Non- infectious liquid waste are neutralized with reagents and then disposed of.
    Liquid infectious wastes are treated with chemical disinfectant and neutralized.

    8
    Gas Sterilization
    Chemical disinfecation
    Incineration DISPOSAL

    Microwave Irradiation Autoclaving


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    disposaloflaboratorywastesguidance/
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    laboratory-chemical-waste-
    disposal#:~:text=What%20Are%20The%20Proper%20Procedures%20For%20Laboratory%20Chemical,5
    %20Move%20Chemicals%20Still%20in%20Use%20Carefully%20
    (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ehs.princeton.edu/laboratory-research/laboratory-safety/research-waste-
    management/laboratory-waste
    (n.d.). Retrieved from https://knowledgeburrow.com/what-are-the-types-of-laboratory-waste/
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    biomedical-waste/
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    THANKYOU!

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