How to dispose efficiently of medical waste?

The disposal of medical waste is a task that requires great care since they are transmitters of viruses, which makes them a threat to the health of those who come into contact with them.

There is no safe way to dispose of hazardous medical waste, so there is always a risk. But one of the most foolproof methods is to incinerate contaminated risky waste in the space where this material is. For this, there are small portable incinerators that are very useful and proactive in the disposal of medical waste.

These incinerators are easy to carry and provide great help in preventing patients and healthcare workers from becoming infected through contaminated waste, as they allow the removal of a small amount of waste. In this way is going to be possible to avoid the accumulation of large amounts of medical waste with biohazard, which become infectious agents that can overflow, implying that there is no easy or safe way to get rid of them.

At IASS Ingeniería we have MediBurn, an incinerator of the Elastec brand, dedicated to clean pollution, toxic waste, and medical waste. MediBurn incinerates everything from laboratory waste to animal waste with clean emissions; Thanks to its small size, it is easy to accommodate in facilities with limited space, and its portability and simple installation offer flexibility for relocation.

This incinerator can destroy seventy-five pounds of waste per hour. All you need to do this intense work is a 220v single-phase power connection and diesel fuel. Along these lines,  it makes it practical and safe the dispose of medical waste in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, blood banks, and veterinarians.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, have contracted Elastec to dispose of medical waste since with MediBurn it is possible to eliminate easily medical waste with minimal training in its use.

In IASS Ingeniería we have the support of Elastec, so if you want to know more about this product and how you can have it in your facilities, do not hesitate to contact us. Our experts are here to advise you.