The person behind the moniker attributed to the wave of new hospitals constructed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic is a remarkable figure in British history. Born on 12 May 1820, Florence Nightingale, long depicted as a saintly nurse who saved ...
COVID-19 is not the first pandemic the world has experienced. As such, there are lessons to be learnt which can aid an efficient slow down in the spread of this disease. During the outbreaks of SARS and Ebola, for example, efficient waste ...
In a hospital or medical environment, preventing and delaying the spread of Coronavirus goes far beyond washing hands. Good biosecurity is essential, and the safe disposal of infected waste will save lives. The scale of the current situation, ...
To help ensure the safe destruction of the waste we generate, it must be classified. In line with the List of Waste (LoW) – a legal system used for classifying waste and identifying if it is hazardous – there are a set of assessments, ...
Colleges, schools and universities with extensive science departments regularly generate large amounts of biohazardous waste. This type of waste must be managed in order to prevent contamination to local water supplies, and to prevent the spread of ...
Whether you already have an incinerator on site, or are considering investing into one soon, it’s useful to have up to date information on the regulations and legislation set by the bodies who oversee safe, ethical and efficient incineration. ...
As the UN works to protect civilians in areas of conflict around the globe, it seeks reliable and robust solutions to countless challenges. The safe management of medical, hazardous and municipal waste in war-torn areas is therefore crucial. The ...
Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, has been crowned the North West’s best exporter for 2019. Winner of Manufacturing Award The Insider Made in the North West Awards saw manufacturers come together to celebrate the ...
“In crowded internally displaced camps, this is crucial to prevent diseases and epidemic outbreaks. In 2016, 152 000 people benefited from improved access to sanitation through latrines construction and waste management systems.” UNICEF ...
Southport-based Waste management firm, Inciner8, is continuing its work with national knife crime fighting charity, Steel Warriors, by taking knives off UK streets and recycling them into public gyms. According to police data, knife crime in ...
Understanding the terminology used by the waste industry can be a little confusing for those new to incineration. We’ve put together a helpful list of typical terms that are commonly used in waste disposal. They are each important to an ...
Invasive plants, or ‘alien’ plant invasions, are an ongoing serious problem for rural areas in the UK. The National Trust properties have a history of discovering and dealing with these plants.Types of invasive plant found in the UK: ...
Understanding The Treatment Of Medical Waste There Are Several Different Ways To Treat Medical Waste – But Incineration Is One Of The Safest And Most Effective. The safe treatment and disposal of medical waste is a big challenge for the ...
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDICAL WASTE - ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEDICAL WASTE, THEY CAN LARGELY BE CATEGORISED INTO FOUR MAIN TYPES.When you work in any medical facility – be that a hospital, clinic, doctor’s surgery, laboratory or ...
What is biomedical waste? Biomedical waste covers a wide range of used medical equipment. These can potentially be infectious so they need to be disposed of responsibly. Some common and well known biomedical waste items are syringes and needles, IV ...
Hazardous medical waste that needs to be carefully disposed of by incineration. Items include clinical waste such as used syringes and needles, used swabs, plasters and bandages. Used drug blister packs and ampules. Biomedical waste is potentially ...
Location: Zimbabwe, Africa Client: Ministry of Health & Childcare Waste Type: Medical Waste & Bio-hazards Incinerator Supplied: 2 x i8-250 Models Incineration used in fight against HIV in Zimbabwe The prevention of HIV in the poorest ...
Location: Various, Egypt Client: Egyptian Military Armament Waste Type: Pharmaceutical Waste Incinerator(s) Supplied: 26 x i8M-60 Venturi inc. Liquid Feeder Pharmaceutical Waste Programme The geographical size of the country and the remote ...
Location: Indonesia, SE Asia Client: Private Waste Management Company Waste Type: Medical Waste & Bio-hazards Incinerator Supplied: i8-700 with Autoloader Model In a country where over 10% live under the poverty line, having effective ...
Location: Bohan, Pakistan Clients: Pakistan Government Waste Type: Medical & hazardous waste Solution Supplied: i8M-120 with Venturi Scrubber Medical Waste is a growing challenge to countries around the world. Until recently there were few ...