title: Infectious waste management and laboratory design criteria.
abstract: Infectious waste management and laboratory design criteria are provided to help in recognizing what information needs to be included in an individual program and to develop an infectious waste management plan. Relevant engineering aspects of a containment laboratory are described in detail, and suggested equipment and operating procedures for collection, sterilization, and disposal of solid and liquid waste are discussed. The need for public awareness regarding infectious waste is discussed, including liability considerations associated with improper disposal. This study shows how proper management of infectious waste results in lower disposal cost, lower operating costs, reduction in liabilities, increased worker safety, and a cleaner environment.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Cairo, Egypt.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Zaki
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D003264:Containment of Biohazards / Q000379:methods*; D003666:Decontamination; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007753:Laboratories; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D017744:Medical Waste Disposal