Poor segregation puts workers and communities at risk. A practical guide for health facilities.
Health care waste that is not segregated at source creates infection risks for cleaners, waste handlers and communities downstream.
Colour-coded at source
Infectious, sharps, pharmaceutical and general waste must be separated where they are generated, with clear signage in English and Sesotho.
Registers and tracking
Record quantities from generation through to disposal so you can demonstrate compliance and spot problems.
Train everyone
Segregation fails when one person doesn't know the system. Short, regular refresher training works best.