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Disposal of Lmo and Related Waste

This document outlines guidelines for the proper handling and disposal of biological waste from genetic modification activities. It states that all waste must be segregated, stored temporarily, treated to inactivate pathogens, and disposed of according to the law. Treatment methods include autoclaving, incineration, or chemical disinfection. Strict procedures must be followed to safely transport and track waste leaving research facilities. Proper documentation is required to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Disposal of Lmo and Related Waste

This document outlines guidelines for the proper handling and disposal of biological waste from genetic modification activities. It states that all waste must be segregated, stored temporarily, treated to inactivate pathogens, and disposed of according to the law. Treatment methods include autoclaving, incineration, or chemical disinfection. Strict procedures must be followed to safely transport and track waste leaving research facilities. Proper documentation is required to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Types of waste generated from GM activities

Storage of LMO & related waste


Treatment of bio hazardous waste
Transport

It is the clear responsibility of all research workers


to ensure the safe and correct disposal of all
wastes produced in the course of their work.
Improper and irresponsible disposal of biological
wastes down drains or into the atmosphere is
forbidden by law
o [Environmental Quality Act 1974, Environmental Quality

(Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 1989; Biosafety Act


2007].

Proper segregation of laboratory waste is essential


for a safe work environment.

Contaminated liquid & solid materials


Consumables
Sharps
Waste

WHY?
o Personal safety

o Safety of co-workers, facility personnel & service providers


o The public

o The environment

Proper segregation
Storage
Treatment
Disposal

Non-hazardous waste
Non-hazardous biological waste
Solid biohazardous waste
Contaminated liquid waste
Broken glassware
Sharps

Heavy duty autoclavable begs

Heavy-duty leak

Puncture resistant
leak proof sharp
container

Biohazardous waste should be treated and


disposed of promptly and not allowed to
accumulate
May be held temporarily, within lab or in
designated storage area prior to disposal

Biohazardous waste boxes designated for pick-up


by service provider should be stored in a secure
area
Sheltered from inappropriate weather conditions
No access to unauthorized persons
Warning signs posted

Storage enclosures must be clean after disposal


Inventory required
o Date (storage & removed)
o Laboratory generated from
o Laboratory supervisors name & contact number

Biohazardous waste must be rendered harmless by


appropriate treatment
Waste should be treated as near the point of
origination as possible
At facility or by license service provider

Autoclaving
Incineration
Dry heat
Chemical disinfection

Review and establish standard conditions for


sterilization
o Type of materials
o Volume

o Contamination level
o Moisture content

Written procedure for operation and testing of any


equipment used
Written procedure for preparation or chemical used
in treatment
Verification of efficiency of processes, showing
records to proof compliance to specified
performance standards

All biohazardous materials and all contaminated


equipment or apparatus should be sterilized before
being washed, stored or discarded
Autoclaving the preferred method
Pathogenic organisms and infectious wastes
should be inactivated prior to leaving the facility

Waste transported outside of facility (to autoclaved


or incinerator) should be in closed, leak-proof bags
or containers
All GM related waste should be double-contained
when transported outside the facility-sealed bags
placed in bin

Containers display the biohazard sign


Consignment labeled
o Date
o Quantity
o Facility supervisors name & contact numbers

Facility should maintain record


o Date of treatment/disposal

o Method/conditions of treatment
o Name of persons/service provider performing treatment

Responsibility of all researchers to ensure the safe


and correct disposal of LMO and all wastes
produced in the course of their work

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