[Tiwari et al., 3(5): May, 2014] ISSN: 2277-9655 Scientific Journal Impact Factor: 3.449 (ISRA), Impact Factor: 1.852 http: // www.ijesrt.com (C)International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology [399-402] IJESRT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES & RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY Assessment of Biomedical waste management in Amravati (M.S) Anurag V. Tiwari *1 , Prashant A. Kadu 2 *1 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, G H Raisoni Polytechnic, Amravati, India 2 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, PRMITR, Badnera, India anurag.tiwari@raisoni.net Abstract Biomedical waste management is of great importance due to its infectious and hazardous nature that can cause undesirable effects on humans and the environment. The objective of this study was Assessment Biomedical Waste Management in Amravati City. A comprehensive Field visit, Interview and questionnaire survey method were implemented to collect information regarding different biomedical waste management aspects, including medical waste generation, segregation and collection, storage, training and education, transportation, disposal, and safety of cleaning personnel. Data was recorded by using an appropriately designed questionnaire containing 28 question regarding general information, handling, segregation, disposal and a health hazard of biomedical waste. Questionnaires were distributed amongst 40 randomly selected authorities of government and private hospitals in Amravati. Responses to the questionnaire were coded and entered into Excel Sheet. Later data was tabulated and analyzed by various statistical methods as per need and results were found out from the collected data.The study revealed that the system of biomedical waste management should be improved and there is lack of necessary knowledge and information regarding biomedical waste management system. During study it was observed that waste is not collected at regular interval. The Segregation of hospital waste plays the key role in the safe and efficient management of biomedical waste, especially infectious wastes from the noninfectious waste resulting in defining and limiting expenditures. Proper segregation of this waste at hospitals is recommended. Keywords: Bio medical waste, health care waste, Clinical waste. Introduction In the present scenario the management of biomedical waste is becoming a major problem in most of the developing countries. Biomedical waste contains potential health and safety hazards. In addition to their infectious and toxic characteristics, the highly variable and inconsistent nature of biomedical waste streams has increased public concern about storage, treatment, transportation and ultimate disposal. Inadequate management of biomedical waste can be associated with risks to health care workers, patients, communities and their environment. According to Biomedical Waste rules,1998 of India, Biomedical waste means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in a research activities pertaining there to, or in the production or testing of biologicals, and including human anatomical waste, animal waste, microbiology and biotechnology waste, waste sharps, discarded medicines and drugs, soiled waste, solid waste, liquid waste, incineration ash, chemicals used in production of biologicals, chemicals used in disinfection, as insecticides, etc. Biomedical waste refers to all the waste generated by a health care establishment. It is estimated that 10-25% of biomedical waste is hazardous, with the potential for creating variety of health problems. Biomedical waste collection and proper disposal has become a significant concern for both the medical and the general community. Due to the implementation of the biomedical waste management rules every concerned health personal is expected to have proper knowledge, practice, and capacity to guide others for waste collection and management and proper handling techniques. There is an urgent need to improve upon the biomedical waste management practices in the country based on systematic and scientific planning of medical waste disposal. Awareness regarding biomedical waste management is very less among health care personal. The health care workers play a very important role in biomedical waste management, hence they should