The generation of biomedical waste (BMW) in hospitals presents a significant hazard to both healthcare workers (HCWs) and the environment. The management of BMW is a challenge regarding inappropriate behavior among HCWs, leading to improper segregation of the BMW, which deserves attention. The indiscriminate BMW management issue in India has attracted the attention of the highest judicial bodies. The rise in the incidence of needle stick injuries is a severe threat to waste handlers and is mainly due to improper segregation practices.
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