This reference presents reviews and case studies of hazardous waste management in a selection of cities. The overarching themes of the compiled topics include 1) the problems of healthcare waste management, 2) case studies of hazardous waste mismanagement, 3) health risks associated with environmental waste, issues in environmental health and 4) grassroots environmentalism.The volume initially presents reviews and case studies from developing countries, including countries in South America (Argentina), Africa (Algeria and Nigeria), and Asia (India). The latter chapters of the book focus on environmental issues in Campania, a region in Italy. These chapters also provide an insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on waste management practices in this region.Risks and Challenges of Hazardous Waste Management is an insightful reference for management trainees, professionals and researchers associated with waste management and environmental health firms. Readers will gain insights into current issues and practices in the respective industries. The reviews and case studies presented in the reference are also useful to professionals involved in risk assessment studies.
Author(s): Gabriella Marfe, Carla Di Stefano
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 201
City: Singapore
Cover
Title
Graphical Abstract
Copyright
End User License Agreement
Contents
Foreword
REFERENCES
Preface
List of Contributors
Healthcare Waste: A Challenge for Best Management Practices in Developing Countries
Ernesto de Titto1 and Atilio Savino2 ,*
INTRODUCTION
THE HEALTH-CARE CONTEXT
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
TRENDS IN THE USE OF MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS
ORGANIZING HCW MANAGEMENT
Define the Policy of the Establishment
Document the Commitment of the Authorities
Diagnose the State of Situation
Plan and Program
DEFINE THE FEATURES AND REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED TO EACH OF THE RESIDUE MANAGEMENT STAGES
Define Segregation Strategies
Fitness Storage
Fitness Internal Transport
COMMUNICATE
COORDINATE WITH RELATED PROCESSES OR ACTIVITIES
Worker’s Health
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Training
Action for Contingencies
TRACKING THE SYSTEM
Evaluation Guide
Indicators
DEVELOP MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS
Internal Management Manual of Residues in Health Care Facilities
Registrations
Procedures and Instructions
CONCLUDING REMARKS
NOTES
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
A Review of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Wastes Workers (HCWS) on Medical Waste in Developing Countries
Y.Y. Babanyara1,*, Abdulkadir Aliyu1, B.A Gana2 and Maryam Musa2
INTRODUCTION
PERSONNEL’S INVOLVED IN MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CENTERS
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE WASTE
CLASSIFICATION OF HEALTHCARE WASTES
Health and Risks Associated with Healthcare Waste Management
MICRO-ORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHCARE WASTE
HAZARDS OF IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF HEALTHCARE WASTE
CHEMICAL AND TOXIC THREATS
Types of Chemicals Common to Waste
Mercury
Silver
Disinfectants
Pesticides
GENOTOXIC WASTE HAZARDS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND ITS HAZARDOUS NATURE
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE THAT IS WIDELY SPREAD IN THE ENVIRONMENT DUE TO INDISCRIMINATE MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (S) IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CASE STUDIES
RESULTS
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Blood Exposure Accidents: Knowledge and Evaluation of Health Professional in the Emergency Pavilion of the Hospital of Batna City
Sefouhi Linda*, BenBouza Amina and Houfani Roufaida
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS OF HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (HCP) AND BEA
REGULATORY INSTRUMENTS RELATED TO BLOOD EXPOSURE ACCIDENTS (BEA) IN ALGERIA
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
RESULTS
Socio-Professional Characteristics of Respondents
History of Blood Exposure Accidents
Knowledge Assessment of Blood-Borne Infectious Agents
Action to be taken after being the victim of an accident of blood exposure
Measures for Prevention of Blood Exposure Accidents
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Hazardous Waste Management in India: Risks and Challenges Associated with Hazardous Waste
Arvind Kumar Shukla1,2,3,* and Sandhya Shukla3
INTRODUCTION
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
POLICY AND REGULATIONS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
a). Ignitability
b). Corrosivity
c). Reactivity
d). Toxicity
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (HWM) IN INDIA
COMPOSITION OF MUNICIPAL HAZARDOUS WASTE
BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (BWM) IN INDIA
Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
Risks Associated with Biomedical Hazardous Waste
Basic Steps of Hazardous Biomedical Waste Management
Waste Survey
WASTE SEGREGATION
Waste Accumulation and Storage
Waste Transportation
WASTE TREATMENT
SAFELY DISPOSAL AND PREVENTIVE METHODS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
Landfilling
Hazards of landfilling
Incineration
Incineration Hazards
Recycling of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Effects Due to Recycling
REUSE
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Promession
Alkaline Hydrolysis
Nanotechnology
Photocatalysis
Membrane Bioreactors
CHALLENGES FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
CONCLUSIONS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
The E-waste Situation in India and Health Impact on Population
S.V.A.R. Sastry*
INTRODUCTION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
Increasing Unlawful E-Waste Trades
Key Elements in International E-Waste Trade
Waste Exchange as an Essential Part of Electronics Reprocessing
Waste Trading Through Free Trade Agreements
INGRESS OF HARMFUL E-WASTES IN INDIA
India’s View on Relaxing Import Rules
Gaps in Regulations
MANAGEMENT OF E-WASTE
HEALTH THREATS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The Effect of Dangerous Materials on the Environment and Health
Dealings with E-Waste
CONCLUDING REMARKS
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Hazardous Waste Management and Geological Aspects in Campania (A Case Study)
Caputo Gaetano*
INTRODUCTION
NOTES ON GEOLOGY, GEOMORPHOLOGY AND HYDRO-GEOLOGY OF CAMPANIA (ITALY)
GEOLOGICAL RISKS AND POLLUTION FACTORS FROM NATURAL AND ANTHROPOGENIC SOURCES IN CAMPANIA
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMICAL STUDIES AND HUMAN HEALTH IMPACT
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Environmental and Human Health Issues in Campania Region Italy
Gabriella Marfe1,*, Carla Di Stefano2 and Professor Giulio Tarro3
RECENT HISTORY
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS (U.S. NAVY)
THE LAND OF FIRES
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
REFERENCES
A Case Study on Grassroots Environmentalism for Health and Sustainability in the Land of Fires (Italy)
Salvatore Paolo De Rosa*, Lucio Righetti and Annamaria Martuscelli
INTRODUCTION
THE WASTED LAND
Stop Biocide and the ‘Raging River’
THE COHEIRS
CIVIC OBSERVERS OF CAMPANIA
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
The Outbreak of the Pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and its Impact on Medical Waste Management
Gabriella Marfe1,*, Carla Di Stefano2 and Giulio Tarro3
THE CURRENT HISTORY OF THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS
VIRAL INTERFERENCE
THERAPY FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE
THE GLOBAL MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Our Reflection
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Subject Index
Back Cover
