Solid Hazardous Waste Management

ISBN-13: 9783838390383 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 108 str.

Abdul-Salam A Khalaf;Issam A Al-Khatib

Opis

Medical waste management is of great importance due to its infectious and hazardous nature that can cause undesirable effects on humans and the environment. The objective of this study was to analyze and evaluate the present status of medical waste management in the light of medical waste control regulations recommended by the WHO in Jenin governorate. The management of Medical waste in Palestine as well as in many developing countries is not given the proper attention. Still there are lacks of legislation and defined policy regarding this issue.

O autorze

Abdul-Salam A. Khalaf, MSc. Environmental Science, Instructor, Arab American University, Jenin, West Bank, Palestine. Issam A. Al-Khatib, Associate Professor, Institute of Environmental and Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine, Environmental Health Specialist, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Expert.