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UNDERSTANDING THE TYPE OF WASTE THAT COMES UNDER LABORATORY WASTE

Laboratory waste management is a procedure that will only be successful with the support of a collaborative effort from laboratory workers and those responsible for laboratory waste disposal. You can easily accomplish this by using several means, some of which are thoroughly detailed in the laboratory waste disposal guidelines of the UK.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TYPE OF WASTE THAT COMES UNDER LABORATORY WASTE

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  1. UNDERSTANDING THE TYPE OF WASTE THAT COMES UNDER LABORATORY WASTE

  2. What do you mean by Laboratory Waste? • A laboratory is where various types of scientific research takes place. Modern laboratories employ a wide range of tools and techniques to research, organize, or analyze the subjects of their focus. It is prevalent for laboratory procedures to include sample preparation, diagnosis, monitoring, quantification, and byproduct exhibition. Each of these procedures requires a variety of methods to carry out. Laboratory waste is the term used to describe the waste created during these procedures. • Laboratory waste disposal must be taken care of since it could cause significant environmental damage because of its non-biodegradable properties. • Laboratory waste management is a procedure that will only be successful with the support of a collaborative effort from laboratory workers and those responsible for lab waste disposal. You can easily accomplish this by using several means, some of which are thoroughly detailed in the laboratory waste disposal guidelines of the United Kingdom.

  3. Various Types of Laboratory Waste • Medical waste in the United Kingdom falls into two main categories, hazardous and non-hazardous. There are further several types of medical waste that fall under these categories. • Let us learn about the different types oflaboratory waste and ways to dispose of them. • 1. Sharps Waste • Sharps are objects used to penetrate or cut the body. Sharps can cause serious wounds, perforations, and possible risk to waste handlers when placed in a waste container. • The following are some exemplifications of sharps waste: • Needles, employed in a variety of operations. • Lancets • blades of a scalpel • A red plastic container should be used to dispose of Sharps waste and should be labeled with the biohazard symbol all the time. The container should be the appropriate size for your work environment. Place an autoclave tape on the lid of the container once it is halfway through.

  4. Various Types of Laboratory Waste • 2. Contaminated containers • Each laboratory has containers for contaminated waste that does not belong in the regular trash can. These containers are known as contaminated containers. • The following are some exemplifications of contaminated containers: • Glass containers • Plastic containers and, • containers with residue. • 3. Chemical Waste • Chemical waste is any waste product that contains or has come into contact with hazardous chemicals. It might be a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance that is hazardous to human or environmental health. Because chemical waste might be dangerous or non-hazardous, it must be handled, stored, and disposed of responsibly and securely. • The following are some exemplifications of chemical waste: • Liquid and acrylamide gel waste. • Spent solvents • Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers. • Chemical wastes can be made non-hazardous with the process of incineration. Incineration is the process of destruction of waste by burning.

  5. Various Types of Laboratory Waste • 4. Silica Gel Waste • Silica gel is utilized in sealed environments to give protection against high humidity. This granular, porous silica synthesizes from sodium silicate. Silica gel beads have millions of microscopic holes that absorb and store water vapor while remaining dry to the touch. • The following are the types of silica gel: • Regular • Intermediate • Low-density gels. • 5. Biohazardous Waste • Biohazardous waste is also known as infectious waste. It is waste infected with potentially microbial infections or other elements that pose a risk to public health or the environment. • The following are some exemplifications of Biohazardous waste: • Human or animal blood • Microbiological wastes • Pathological waste

  6. Various Types of Laboratory Waste • 6. Radioactive Waste • Radioactive waste is primarily categorized based on its radioactivity level and decay time. Radioactive waste is any material that is either innately radioactive or polluted by radiation and is no longer helpful. • The following are some exemplifications of Radioactive waste: • Plastic Bags • control rods • Wiping rags • 7. Cytotoxic Waste • Cytotoxic waste is also known as chemotherapeutic waste. It contains genotoxic compounds, such as cytotoxic medications used in cancer treatment. • The following are some exemplifications of Cytotoxic waste : • Hormonal medication • Contaminated gloves and wipes • Bandages and patches

  7. Conclusion • Numerous concerns deserve attention in today’s laboratory arena. Laboratory research has had several disastrous repercussions all across the world. The 2019 Coronavirus pandemic is said to be the outcome of a lab experiment. Several lab leaks have wreaked havoc on the environment and public health. It is vital to modify the dynamics of harmful laboratory procedures and implement environmentally friendly alternatives. You may positively contribute to a healthy environment inside and outside of the workplace by implementing an effective laboratory waste management program.

  8. Contact Gbwaste Managements • Address: Lincoln House, 296-304 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7JH • Phone: +(1) 123 456 7890 • Email: info@gbwastemanagements.co.uk • Website: https://www.gbwastemanagements.co.uk/

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