Pourzamani Hamidreza, Darvishmotevalli Mohammad, Akhyari Sepideh Habib, Hadi Susan, Momeni Faezeh, Bakhtiyari Setareh Gashul, Fadaei Saeid
Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable disease, Isfahan, Iran.
Student Research Committee, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
MethodsX. 2019 Feb 16;6:377-382. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2019.02.012. eCollection 2019.
Hazardous wastes (HWs) is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. The aim this study is evaluation of quantitative and qualitative of hazardous waste in laboratories of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran. In this data research, four out of ten faculties of IUMS that produce the highest amount of HWs were selected for collection of required data. The required information collected by using interview with laboratory staffs, completion of questionnaire, and refer to the available documents. The 33 laboratories (including 18 and 15 chemical and biological laboratories, respectively) and one clinic were selected. The obtained data showed that annually 2609.9 kg HWs generated in IUMS. The dentistry, public health, medical, and pharmacy faculties were produced 104, 266.6, 793.9, and 1445.4 kg of HW per year, respectively that they were including 4%, 10%, 31%, and 55% in the total amount of generated HW. According to the acquired result, to protect the health of the environment, IUMS must establish a comprehensive solid waste management programs for prevention and reduction, higher rates of recycling, and managing HWs in all faculties.
危险废物是指对公众健康或环境具有重大或潜在威胁的废物。本研究的目的是评估伊朗伊斯法罕医科大学（IUMS）实验室中危险废物的数量和质量。在这项数据研究中，从IUMS产生危险废物量最高的十个学院中选取了四个来收集所需数据。通过与实验室工作人员面谈、填写问卷以及查阅现有文件来收集所需信息。选取了33个实验室（分别包括18个化学实验室和15个生物实验室）和一个诊所。获得的数据表明，IUMS每年产生2609.9千克危险废物。牙科、公共卫生、医学和药学院每年分别产生104千克、266.6千克、793.9千克和1445.4千克危险废物，分别占危险废物产生总量的4%、10%、31%和55%。根据所得结果，为保护环境健康，IUMS必须制定全面的固体废物管理计划，以进行预防和减少、提高回收率并管理所有学院的危险废物。
