19 10 2459 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Medical waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Management of solid health-care waste at primary health-care centres: A decision-making guide Subject The topic of the resource The objective of this document, available in English, is to provide guidance for selecting the most appropriate tool for safely managing solid waste generated at Primary Health-Care centres (PHCs) in developing countries. The main tool of this guide consists of six decision-trees aimed at assisting the user in identifying appropriate waste management methods. The guide takes into consideration the most relevant local conditions, the safety of workers and of the general public as well as of environmental criteria. This guide is composed of the following parts: Basic risks associated with poor management of heath care waste. Basic elements for safe health-care waste management (HCWM) Parameters to assess before selecting HCWM options Technical annexes describing HCWM options Estimation of costs of the various options Decision-trees, assisting the selection of HCWM options This guide may also be used to evaluate existing practices related to health-care waste management. More detailed sources of information on handling and storage practices, technical options for treatment and disposal of wastes, training and personal protection, and assessment of a country’s situation, are presented in Annex A. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/hcwdmguide/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/hcwdmguide/en/</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Medical waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Preparation of National Health-Care Waste Subject The topic of the resource The manual, available in English, aims at identifying appropriate practices for health care waste management by providing assessment and planning tools applicable in most sub-Saharan countries of Africa. The document is divided into four sections. The first section contains fundamental information people involved in health care waste management at any level should be aware of; definitions, characterisation and classification of health care waste,associated risks and basic protective measures for employees, minimum observance that any health care facilities should comply with, key management principles, sound treatment and disposal technologies applicable to each category of waste. The second section presents the actions that should be taken as a first step to assess the current situation before developing a national health care waste management plan. The third section provides guidance for the establishment of a national health care waste management plan. Complementary to the development of health care waste management through sets of specific objectives, a holistic approach is necessary to address efficiently all the specific aspects of such a plan. Finally the fourth section provides guidance to develop a strategy to implement a health care waste management plan at national and regional levels. It is important and necessary, during the implementation phases, to reinforce the collaboration between the central, the regional and municipal authorities. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/en/guidancemanual.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/en/guidancemanual.pdf</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Medical waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Teacher's guide: management of wastes from health-care activities Subject The topic of the resource This Teacher’s Guide, available in English, accompanies the WHO publication Management of wastes from health-care activities (Geneva, 1999). It provides teaching materials and recommendations for a three day training course, designed mainly for managers of health-care establishments, public health professionals and policy makers. The files contain the overheads included in the teacher's guide organized by chapter, in pdf format. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/wsh9806/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/wsh9806/en/</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Medical waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medical Waste Subject The topic of the resource This 40 minute webcast is available in English, and raises awareness of the problems associated with medical waste. The intended audience includes entry through advanced levels of healthcare and public health professionals as well as environmental health specialists. Topics covered include the definition of infectious waste, problems associated with hospital waste including its toxicity and increasing volume, the role incineration plays in liberating dioxins into the environment, and the mission of health care without harm. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://128.248.232.56/glakes/excellence/orris/" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://128.248.232.56/glakes/excellence/orris/</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Sewage & septic systems Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sistema Séptico - Qué hacer después de una inundación Subject The topic of the resource Español. 3 páginas. Este folleto proporciona información acerca de las inundaciones y los sistemas sépticos. Está dirigido a propietarios de viviendas y propietarios de pequeños negocios que usan sistemas sépticos para recibir desechos sanitarios y aguas residuales. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/pdfs/fs_whattodoafteraflood_septic_sp.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/pdfs/fs_whattodoafteraflood_septic_sp.pdf</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Sewage & septic systems Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Septic Systems - What to Do after the Flood Subject The topic of the resource This Environmental Protection Agency website provides information on septic systems in the wake of flooding. It provides guidance to home and small-business owners regarding flooding, saturated drainfield conditions, and the resulting flooded septic systems. Links are available to this information in Vietnamese and Spanish. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emergency_septic.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emergency_septic.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Sewage & septic systems Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource tate of Waste Management in South East Asia, 2004 Subject The topic of the resource This report is a result of a small survey conducted in 2002 by UNEP IETC in cooperation with the ASEAN Working Group for Multilateral Environmental Agreements (AWGMEA). The survey was undertaken to prepare a background paper on waste management in the sub-region prior to the holding in Kuala Lumpur in October 2002 of an ASEAN High Level Consultation Meeting. The focus is to deliberate on a proposal to establish a regional framework for collaboration in sustainable integrated waste management. This is a joint publication of UNEP IETC and the ASEAN Secretariat. It is envisaged to be a reference for planning, programming and policy reviews on waste management in each member state of ASEAN. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/State_of_waste_Management/index.asp" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/State_of_waste_Management/index.asp</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Municipal waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Solid Waste Management Subject The topic of the resource This Publication looks at the use of technologies that are environmentally sound for managing municipal solid wastes in developing countries. It is designed as a sourcebook on solid waste management, covering a multitude of topics including the principles of solid waste management, processing and treatment, and final disposal. It also covers key non-technical aspects, and offers regional overviews on solid waste management. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/Solid_Waste_Management/index.asp" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/Solid_Waste_Management/index.asp</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Municipal waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Developing Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan - Training Manual Vol. 4: ISWM Plan Subject The topic of the resource This book is the fourth and last volume in the series of training manuals on developing Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) plan. This manual aims to build the capacity of practitioners and policy makers for developing a comprehensive ISWM Plan by utilizing the information collected earlier regarding waste characterization and quantification, assessment of current waste management system and gaps therein, and targets and issues of concern for ISWM. The objective of the manual is to facilitate the development of a comprehensive ISWM Plan including policy, technical and voluntary interventions. The manual provides a methodology for developing the ISWM Plan utilising the information from Volume 1 and Volume 2 as baseline information and information from Volume 3 for contextualising the Plan. The manual also provides guidelines for developing specific projects/schemes along with an implementation strategy. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/ISWMPlan_Vol4.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/ISWMPlan_Vol4.pdf</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - Hazards - Waste - Municipal waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Developing Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan - Training Manual Vol. 3: Targets and Issues of Concern for Integrated Solid Waste Management Subject The topic of the resource This book is the third volume in the series of training manuals on developing Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) plan. This manual aims to build the capacity of practitioners and policy makers for setting up targets for ISWM and identifying stakeholders’ issues of concern. The objective of the manual is to facilitate setting targets expected to be achieved through the ISWM Plan. The manual also provides guidelines for conducting stakeholder consultation to identify their concerns with reference to financial aspects, environmental impacts, technology considerations and cultural aspects. Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/ISWMPlan_Vol3.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/ISWMPlan_Vol3.pdf</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF