Proper handling of waste means:

• Segregation of the waste.

• Transporting solid contaminated waste to the disposal site in covered containers.

• Disposing of wastes:

  • • Incineration

  • • Sharp items are discarded into the puncture-resistant containers and finally burnt

  • • Carefully pouring liquid waste down in the sluice or designated places.

  • • Burning or burying contaminated solid waste.

Point to note

• Follow the waste management protocols recommended internationally and nationally.

How to handlesharps

• Use a pan (safe zone) to carry and pass sharp items (e.g., pass suture needles on a needle holder).

• Do not leave sharps in places other than safe zones.

• Use each needle and syringe only once.

• Do not disassemble needles and syringe after use.

• Do not bend, break or break needles prior to disposal.

• Decontaminate needle and syringe prior to disposal.

• Dispose of needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.