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Understanding the Nuances of Biomedical Waste Management in Canada
The terminology and specific wording related to biomedical waste vary across different regions in Canada and beyond. In several areas, terms like hazardous waste are used interchangeably with infectious waste. For instance, biomedical waste may contain hazardous elements, and infectious waste may arise from the presence of infected blood. In essence, these types of waste, including hazardous, infectious, and biomedical waste, pose potential threats not only to the environment but also to human health.
- Published: 2023-12-21T18:48:21-08:00
- Author: Harry Cotten