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Control of Aerosol (Biological and Nonbiological) and Chemical Exposures and Safety Hazards in Medical Waste Treatment Facilities. Year 1 Final Report.

PB98115876

Publication Date	1996
Personal Author	Owen, K.; Hodson, L.; Leese, K.; Uhorchak, R.; Cole, E.
Page Count	298
Abstract	The study aimed to accumulate a significant base of knowledge relevant to hazards identification, potential routes of exposure, evaluation (sampling and analysis), and prevention and control. The overall objectives for the project were to identify currently available disinfection systems for infectious waste and to evaluate the worker environment with regards to safety, aerosol, chemical, blood and microorganism hazards and the use of engineering controls in controlling exposure. The secondary objectives of the project included identification of three MWTF (each of a different technology) based on criteria developed through a literature review; performing Phase 1 field evaluations with emphasis on sampling emissions, safety, and engineering control assessments; follow up with Phase 2 evaluation focussed on personal sampling; and writing reports based on the evaluations.
Keywords	Medical waste disposal Waste treatment plants Occupational exposure Hospital solid wastes Aerosols Pathogens Chemical compounds Microorganisms Blood products Wounds and injuries Health hazards Waste transportation Incineration Air pollution control Disinfection Occupational safety and health Infectious wastes Hospital wastes Waste handling MWTFs(Medical Waste Treatment Facilities)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; DynCorp, Durham, NC.
Supplemental Notes	Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche. Prepared in cooperation with DynCorp, Durham, NC. Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Engineering Control Technology Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199807
Contract Number	NIOSH-200-95-2960

Control of Aerosol (Biological and Nonbiological) and Chemical Exposures and Safety Hazards in Medical Waste Treatment Facilities. Year 1 Final Report.

Control of Aerosol (Biological and Nonbiological) and Chemical Exposures and Safety Hazards in Medical Waste Treatment Facilities. Year 1 Final Report.
PB98115876

Publication Date	1996
Personal Author	Owen, K.; Hodson, L.; Leese, K.; Uhorchak, R.; Cole, E.
Page Count	298
Abstract	The study aimed to accumulate a significant base of knowledge relevant to hazards identification, potential routes of exposure, evaluation (sampling and analysis), and prevention and control. The overall objectives for the project were to identify currently available disinfection systems for infectious waste and to evaluate the worker environment with regards to safety, aerosol, chemical, blood and microorganism hazards and the use of engineering controls in controlling exposure. The secondary objectives of the project included identification of three MWTF (each of a different technology) based on criteria developed through a literature review; performing Phase 1 field evaluations with emphasis on sampling emissions, safety, and engineering control assessments; follow up with Phase 2 evaluation focussed on personal sampling; and writing reports based on the evaluations.
Keywords	Medical waste disposal Waste treatment plants Occupational exposure Hospital solid wastes Aerosols Pathogens Chemical compounds Microorganisms Blood products Wounds and injuries Health hazards Waste transportation Incineration Air pollution control Disinfection Occupational safety and health Infectious wastes Hospital wastes Waste handling MWTFs(Medical Waste Treatment Facilities)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; DynCorp, Durham, NC.
Supplemental Notes	Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche. Prepared in cooperation with DynCorp, Durham, NC. Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Engineering Control Technology Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199807
Contract Number	NIOSH-200-95-2960