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.
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Healthcare Waste: a Challenge for Best ManagementPractices in Developing Countries
- 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
Chapter 2 a Review of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Of
- Healthcare Wastes Workers (Hcws) on Medical Waste in Developing
- Countries
- Introduction
- Personnel's Involved in Medical Waste Management in Health
- Centers
- Ernesto De Titto and Atilio Savino
- Y.Y. Babanyara, Abdulkadir Aliyu, B.A Gana and Maryam Musa
- 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
Chapter 3 Blood Exposure Accidents: Knowledge and Evaluation Of
- Health Professional in the Emergency Pavilion of the Hospital Of
- Batna City
- 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
Chapter 4 Hazardous Waste Management in India: Risks And
- Challenges Associated with Hazardous Waste
- Introduction
- Hazardous Waste Management in India
- Sefouhi Linda, Benbouza Amina and Houfani Roufaida
- Arvind Kumar Shukla and Sandhya Shukla
- 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
Chapter 5 The E-Waste Situation in India and Health Impact On
- Population
- 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
- S.V. A.R. Sastry
- 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
Chapter 6 Hazardous Waste Management and Geological Aspects In
- Campania (A Case Study)
- 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
Chapter 7 Environmental and Human Health Issues in Campania Region
- Italy
- Recent History
- Epidemiological Investigations (U.S. Navy)
- The Land of Fires
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- List of Abbreviations
- References
Chapter 8 a Case Study on Grassroots Environmentalism for Health
- And Sustainability in the Land of Fires (Italy)
- Introduction
- The Wasted Land
- Stop Biocide and the ‘Raging River’
- The Coheirs
- Civic Observers of Campania
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Aknowledgements
- Caputo Gaetano
- Gabriella Marfe, Carla Di Stefano and Professor Giulio Tarro
- Salvatore Paolo De Rosa, Lucio Righetti and Annamaria Martuscelli
- References
Chapter 9 The Outbreak of the Pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- And Its Impact on Medical Waste Management
- The Current History of the COVID-19 Coronavirus
- Viral Interference
- Therapy for Coronavirus Disease
- The Global Medical Waste Management During the COVID
- Pandemic
- Our Reflection
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Gabriella Marfe, Carla Di Stefano and Giulio Tarro
- Subject Index
Author
- Gabriella Marfe
- Carla Di Stefano
