Managing biological waste and cytostatic drugs in Madrid

Type of item
MS information
Country
Španělsko
Year of publication
2011

Spanish

Description

The study aims to draw attention to health risks and facilitate their management and identification so that they can be evaluated with the rest of the health risks.
The waste produced in healthcare centers is a major problem in today's society, both due to the large volume generated and the risk it poses to health and the environment. The handling and management of this waste has clear legislation on how things should be done to avoid risks; Therefore, at a minimum, it is required that this be fulfilled.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Union Confederation of Workers' Commissions — CCOO
Provider name (Original)
Comisiones obreras de Madrid - CCOO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
Medical and Dental Services
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Cytostatics, biosanitary wastes

Prevention measures
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Target group
Employers
Managers
Policy makers
Researchers
Safety officers
Workers