Table 1.
An overview of measured strategies for healthcare waste treatment (Ilyas et al., 2020; Klemeš et al., 2020; Manupati et al., 2021; Nibudey and Vidya, 2020; WHO, 2020c).
| Taken measurements | Implications | Impacts |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | PPE and hand sanitizer for workers | Protects workers from being infected |
| Disinfectant | Disinfecting waste prior to sorting | Prevents workers from contracting the virus and spreading it to others |
| Storage | Temporary storage for 9 days | Helps to handle excess waste and prevent it from spreading the virus, which can persist for up to 9 days |
| Treating location | On-site treatment | Suitable for handling extra waste |
| Treating technique | Sterilwave (an ultra-compact mobile treatment system), autoclave, burn incinerator, SF-CO2 sterilization, microwave or radio-wave treatment | Kills the virus |
| Handling | Sorting waste and putting it in different bags based on type of waste | Easier to handle and dispose of |
| Social distancing | 1.5 m among workers and public during waste handling | Prevents infection and spread |
| Training | Using PPE and sanitization | Use of these will help protect from infection |
| Advertisement of guidelines | Social media and display in workplaces | People will become more aware of health measures |