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Hazards of Hospital Wastes in India: Laws, Policies and Practice

Earlier hospital wastes were not considered as a serious issue but with the advent of infectious diseases, it has become a very important issue as it has a risk factor to the health of patients, hospital staffs, waste handlers and extending beyond the boundaries of the medical establishment to the general population too. The persons involved in hospital waste are at more risk than others. Further, physical and health hazards are also associated with the high operating temperatures of incinerators and steam sterilizers and with toxic gases vented into the atmosphere after waste treatment. Hence, the collection and proper disposal has become a significant concern for both the medical and the general community. In this paper, an attempt has been made to outline the legal aspects of hospital wastes in India.