Enumerate the duties of operator under the BMWM Rules 2016.
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Asked: April 11, 20242024-04-11T11:55:55+05:30 2024-04-11T11:55:55+05:30In: Health Care Waste Management
Enumerate the duties of operator under the BMWM Rules 2016.
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Under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules (BMWM) 2016 in India, the duties of the operator of a facility generating biomedical waste include:
Segregation: Ensuring proper segregation of biomedical waste at the point of generation into categories like human anatomical waste, animal waste, microbiology and biotechnology waste, etc.
Collection and Storage: Arranging for the collection and storage of biomedical waste in containers that are leak-proof, puncture-resistant, and labeled appropriately.
Transportation: Ensuring safe transportation of biomedical waste from the facility to the treatment and disposal facility using authorized vehicles and following prescribed guidelines.
Treatment: Arranging for the treatment of biomedical waste through appropriate methods such as autoclaving, microwaving, or incineration to render it safe for disposal.
Disposal: Ensuring the proper disposal of treated biomedical waste by either landfilling or through any other prescribed method in accordance with the BMWM Rules.
Record-keeping: Maintaining records related to the generation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of biomedical waste as per the requirements of the BMWM Rules.
Training: Providing training to personnel involved in the handling and management of biomedical waste on proper segregation, handling, and disposal practices.
Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all provisions of the BMWM Rules and obtaining necessary authorizations and approvals for biomedical waste management activities.
Operators of facilities generating biomedical waste play a critical role in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound management of biomedical waste to protect public health and the environment.