Mga basura galing sa ospital, saan nga ba itinatapon? — Hospital Waste (Full Episode) | Kara Docs
Summary
TLDRThe video script delves into the hazardous job of medical waste collection, focusing on Christopher's crew who collect waste from hospitals, including face masks, gloves, syringes, and pathological waste like human body parts and fluids. It highlights the importance of proper personal protective equipment and the process of treating and disposing of this waste in an accredited sanitary landfill. The script also addresses the challenges faced by waste collectors and the environmental impact of improper waste management, emphasizing the need for accredited facilities to ensure public health and environmental safety.
Takeaways
- 🗑️ The video discusses the growing issue of waste management, particularly hazardous waste from hospitals, such as used masks, gloves, syringes, and pathological waste.
- 😷 Christopher, a crew member of a private waste collection company, explains the hazardous nature of medical waste, including human body parts and fluids.
- 🦠 Pathological waste, which consists of human organs and blood, is highly dangerous due to the potential for bacteria and contamination.
- 🧤 Proper safety measures, such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), are necessary for workers handling hazardous hospital waste.
- 🚮 Hospital waste is sorted into different categories, including pathological waste, pharmaceutical waste, and hazardous waste like fluorescent lamps containing mercury.
- 📦 After collection, the hazardous waste is stored in specific, secure areas before being transported to a treatment facility.
- ♻️ The treatment process involves the use of an autoclave machine, which sterilizes the waste through steam and high-pressure cycles before it is sent to a sanitary landfill.
- 🚛 The Kalangitan landfill is one of the main disposal sites for treated medical waste in the Philippines, handling hundreds of tons of waste daily from Luzon and Metro Manila.
- ⚠️ The potential closure of the Kalangitan landfill poses a significant threat to the waste management system, as it handles hazardous waste vital to public health and environmental safety.
- 🏥 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plays a crucial role in accrediting landfills and ensuring the proper disposal of hazardous waste, but alternative solutions are needed as the closure of Kalangitan looms.
Q & A
What is the primary task of Christopher and his crew?
-Christopher and his crew's primary task is to collect hazardous waste from hospitals, including used face masks, gloves, syringes, and pathological waste such as human body parts and fluids.
Why is the handling of hospital waste considered a difficult job?
-Handling hospital waste is considered a difficult job because it involves dealing with hazardous materials that can be dangerous to health and the environment if not properly managed.
What is the significance of the M501 label mentioned in the script?
-The M501 label refers to pathological waste, which includes human body parts, blood, and other liquids. It indicates that the waste is particularly hazardous and requires special handling and treatment.
What safety measures are taken when collecting hazardous waste?
-Before collecting hazardous waste, Christopher and his crew must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure their safety. This includes protective gear for the eyes, hands, and other parts of the body to prevent contact with hazardous materials.
How is the hazardous waste stored before being transported?
-Hazardous waste is stored in specific storage areas marked as 'hazardous waste storage area'. These areas are secured to prevent unauthorized access due to the potential danger posed by the waste.
What is the process for treating medical waste mentioned in the script?
-The medical waste is treated in a facility called an autocclave. The waste is subjected to steam treatment under pressure, which increases temperature and ensures the waste is fully treated. This process takes about an hour.
Where is the treated medical waste disposed of after treatment?
-After treatment, the medical waste is taken to a sanitary landfill accredited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for final disposal.
What is the impact of the closure of the landfill mentioned in the script?
-The closure of the landfill poses a significant challenge as it is a major disposal site for medical waste. The lack of an alternative accredited site could lead to improper disposal and potential health and environmental hazards.
How does the script address the public's perception of waste handlers' jobs?
-The script highlights that despite the public's negative perception of waste handling jobs, the workers take pride in their work and understand the importance of their role in managing hazardous waste safely.
What are the challenges faced by waste handlers in their daily work?
-Waste handlers face challenges such as the fear of contamination and the risk to their health and family's health. They also deal with the physical demands and the social stigma associated with their job.
What is the script's stance on the importance of proper waste management?
-The script emphasizes the critical need for proper waste management, especially for hazardous waste from hospitals, to prevent health risks and environmental damage.
Outlines
🏥 Hazardous Medical Waste Collection
The video script introduces Christopher, a crew member of a private company responsible for collecting hazardous waste from hospitals. This waste includes not only used face masks, gloves, and syringes but also pathological waste such as human parts and body fluids. The script emphasizes the critical nature of this job and the importance of proper protective equipment when handling these wastes. The crew is shown preparing by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting their mission in a hospital basement, where they collect waste classified as 'm501,' which includes pathological waste. The waste is carefully handled and stored in designated areas to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
🚨 The Challenges of Waste Handling
This paragraph delves into the daily operations of Christopher's team as they collect various types of hazardous waste, including pathological waste like human body parts and fluids, pharmaceutical waste such as expired drugs and syringes, and even broken fluorescent lamps containing mercury. The script highlights the rigorous training the crew undergoes to ensure their safety while handling these dangerous materials. Despite the risks, the crew is portrayed as committed to their job, with Christopher expressing that they are not afraid of the waste they handle. The waste is then transported to a truck for weighing and labeling as hazardous before being taken to a treatment facility.
🔬 Autoclave Treatment and Landfill Disposal
The script explains the process of treating medical waste using an autoclave, a machine that uses steam and pressure to sterilize the waste. The treated waste is then taken to a sanitary landfill accredited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The company not only manages the waste from hospitals but also provides services for material recovery facilities, local government units, and industrial clients. The landfill is described as a final disposal site for all types of waste, with a special cell for treated medical waste. The script also mentions the volume of medical waste collected daily, highlighting the scale of the operation and the importance of proper waste management.
🚧 Closure of the Landfill and Future Concerns
The final paragraph discusses the impending closure of the landfill in October due to the non-renewal of the lease agreement, which is described as a build-operate-transfer arrangement. The closure raises concerns about the environment and public health, as the landfill is a crucial part of the waste management system. The script mentions the company's efforts to comply with regulations and the need for an alternative solution. The company is in communication with the DENR to find an accredited sanitary landfill for the disposal of treated medical waste. The script concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue of hazardous waste management to prevent environmental and health crises.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Medical Waste
💡Pathological Waste
💡Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
💡Hazardous Waste
💡Sanitary Landfill
💡Autoclave
💡Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
💡Hazardous Waste Storage Area
💡Treatment Facility
💡Mercury
Highlights
The transcript discusses the disposal of various types of waste, including those from hospitals which can be hazardous to health and the environment.
Christopher is introduced as a crew member of a private company responsible for collecting hospital waste, including face masks, gloves, and syringes.
Pathological waste, which includes human body parts and fluids, is highlighted as particularly dangerous and is commonly sourced from operating rooms.
The importance of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous waste is emphasized to ensure the safety of workers.
The process of collecting and storing hazardous waste, such as pathological waste, is described, including the use of specific storage areas.
Different types of hazardous waste, including expired pharmaceuticals and broken fluorescent lamps containing mercury, are mentioned.
The transcript explains the training that workers receive to handle hazardous materials safely.
The collection of 32 drums of pathological waste, referred to as m501, is detailed, highlighting the scale of medical waste management.
The process of transporting the collected waste to a truck for weighing and labeling as hazardous waste is described.
The financial investment required for hospitals to ensure the safe disposal of waste is discussed, with each drum of waste incurring a significant cost.
The workers express their initial fears and concerns about handling hazardous waste, but also their eventual acclimatization to the job.
The transcript mentions the use of an autoclave, a machine that treats medical waste through steam and pressure, as part of the waste management process.
The final disposal site for treated medical waste is discussed, which is a sanitary landfill accredited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The landfill's capacity to handle a large volume of treated medical waste daily is highlighted, with an average of 15 trucks carrying approximately 120 tons.
The transcript addresses the closure of a landfill and the challenges it poses for waste management, including the search for accredited alternatives.
The potential environmental and health risks of improperly managed hazardous waste from hospitals are discussed.
The transcript concludes with a call for proper waste management solutions to prevent hazardous waste from mixing with regular garbage.
Transcripts
basura dito basura doon basura kahit
saan kung Napapaisip ka kung saan
napupunta ang mga basurang ito mas
mapapaisip ka kung saan nga ba dinadala
ang mga basurang galing sa mga ospital o
yung tinatawag
[Musika]
Med sa nagbabadyang pagsasara ng
pinakamalaking sanitary landfill sa
bansa saan ng dadalhin ang mga basura
mula sa ospital na hindi lang Delikado
sa ating
kalusugan may malaking epekto rin sa
ating kapaligiran
[Musika]
Nakilala namin si Christopher isang crew
ng isang pribadong
kumpanya ang kanyang trabaho mangulekta
ng basura sa mga
ospital gaya ng mga gamit na face mask
gloves at
syringe pero meron din daw pathological
waste kung tawagin Ito naman yung mga
bahagi ng internal organs ng mga tao at
body Fluids tulad ng dugo karaniwang
galing ito sa mga operating room isa sa
mga pinakamahirap na trabaho sa mundo ay
yung paghahakot ng basura pero merong
mga uri ng basura na talaga namang
hazardous kung kanilang tawagin at
Delikado doun sa mismong mga naghahakot
at sasamahan natin yung mga naghahakot
ng hazardous waste Pero kailangan
talagang fully protected tayo kasi ibang
klase yung hospital waste
sa araw na ito Sasamahan ko sina
Christopher na mangolekta ng mga medical
waste pero bago ang lahat kailangan muna
naming magsuot ng personal protective
equipment o
ppe okay do
it bumaba kami sa basement ng ospital
para simulan ang aming misyon
nagsisimula yung trabaho ng mga Nagha ng
hazardous ito kumukuha sila ngayon ng
mga drum dito natin ilalagay yung mga
hazardous ah materials ngayong araw na
to ang waste na aming iipunin ay yung
tinatawag na m501 ito yyung mga
pathological waste In other words ito
iyung mga human parts mga katawan ng tao
dugo lahat ng mga liquid So may
possibility na may bacteria or
talagang kumpleto tayo ng ano ng safety
gear
okay yung kanilang hazardous waste ay
talagang sine-set nila atsaka nilalagay
nila sa isang specific storage area
kasulat dito hazardous waste storage
area Hindi basta-basta pwede onong
pasukin ng kahit sinong tao kasi may
possibility na
ma-cs ways nga eh so very dangerous Kaya
kailangan talaga Naka proper safety gear
ka Tara po
kuya ito so maglalagay tayo ngayon ng
proteksyon sa mata kasi hindi rin natin
alam kung ano yung pwedeng pumasok dun
sa ating mata So makikita ninyo ito
yung itsura nung hazardous materials na
nakuha dito sa ospital na ito kung
makikita ninyo sa mga ospital basta
naka-yellow na plastic Ibig sabihin non
hazardous waste Iyun may iba't ibang uri
ng hazardous waste meron Iyung
pathological waste na yyung mga katawan
ng mga tao liquid placenta kung ano-ano
tapos meron din tayo yung pharmaceutical
waste kung tawagin ito yung mga Expired
na gamot mga syringe vial etc tapos
meron din yung yung Ah isa pang uri ng
waste na yyung mga busted fluorescent
lamps ganon iisipin ninyo ah ilaw lang
naman anong problema doon Meron kasi
yyung Mercury content so Delikado yun
para sa atin ibang klase Alam ko anong
klaseng Sakit yung Nandito
kaya idiin hindi ididiin kasi po baka po
may maligaw na nakay Ah so basta
ipapatong lang huwag ididiin kasi baka
mamaya merong mga injection mga Ser
maano pa tayo So ganyan okay na po to
pupunuin lang po pupunuin lang okay na
po ah okay
okay babalot po y an ibabalot na po Opo
thank you Hindi lumabas yung ano
binabalot niya ngayon para siguradong
Wala talagang
magleak kapag Tina
nila katulad nito medyo butas na yung
plas kaya
delikado bawat isa sa mga Tagle ng
hazard
material
training para safe sila talaga Ilang
nag-training po kayo Kuya ano
[Musika]
[Musika]
po magik
32 na drum ang nahakot namin ngayon Pero
ito ay mga m501 lamang yung pathological
waste o yung mga ah Basura lang mga dugo
placenta laman ng tao at saka kung
anu-ano yun lang ang ah human waste and
human body parts kumbaga
namin dahil sa araw-araw na takbo ng
trabaho ni Christopher hindi na bago sa
kanya na makakita ng mga parte ng
katawan ng
tao doon po sa mga iba't ibang hazard
way pathological pharmaceutical ganyan
Ano p pinakaayaw ninyo wala naman
poan makita pa
Opo eh Anong ginagawa ninyo ag nakikita
Maam lalagay namin sa drum pulutan
parang hindi magano
kam tapos namin hindi na po kayo
natatakot sanay na sanay na po
[Musika]
pagkatapos naming maglagay ng mga basura
sa drum hahakutin ito at dadalhin sa
truck para timbangin at lagyan ng
[Musika]
label 21
kil ah nakasulat na hazardous waste kasi
may 4 kilo yung bayad sa sa kada kada
basura na nahahakot dito talagang
malaking investment para sa mga ospital
bawat isa talagang mm sure nila na safe
talaga at hindi makontamina yung
community at saka yung
environment Bakit po ito ang napili nin
trabaho dahil sa dami
po
OOO Dito po T tuloytuloy OOO
Hindi po kayo natakot na hazardous waste
po yung ano ninyo hahakutin ninyo naman
po kung susunod ka lang po
SAO patakaran Oo Oo pero nung simula po
syempre may kaba po may takot nandyan po
yung ano ko uuwi ka sa pamilya mo
lalapit SAO yung anak mo Syempre po
impeous yung trabaho namin ano sinabi ng
asawa mo at saka ng mga Pam hanap naman
po sa kanila sa wala trabaho Oo wala po
kaming
kakaway paang din po kami pero simula
naman po ng nagtrabaho kayo dito
hanggang ngayon wala naman pong masamang
nangyari sa pamilya ninyo nahawa o ano
man wala naman po Oo basta talagang
Susunod lang sa ano safety Oo yung
safety policy tiwala lang din po
sa an at saka yung kumpanya naman ninyo
talagang tine-train kayo Ano Ano po yung
mga vaccine
ninyo tetanus para siguradong hindi kayo
mahawa bahagi si Christopher ng isang
pribadong kompanya na nangongolekta ng
basura sa iba't ibang ospital sa
Pilipinas humahakot man daw sila ng
basura hindi nila ito ikinahihiya dahil
alam nilang marangal ang kanilang
trabaho may mga nagsasabi po ng mga tao
Syempre parang ay ag ang trabaho niya
basura parang
OP nak k anong sinasabi po ng mga tao
may naano po kami na nagan po yung
pangungutya anong sinasabi sa inyo anong
trabaho mo ginag po kami sabi
namin PR naman mas Kami po PR kasi kaya
maging
kambay pagkatapos ikarga sa truck ang
mga basura mula sa ospital ibinyahe ang
mga ito papunta sa isang treatment
facility
yyung machine we call it autoc cave so
the autoc cave ang nag Uh para ma-at mo
yyung waste doon mag-inject ka ng Steam
no the steam treats the medical waste
pressure vessel siya and pag nag-in ka
na ng Steam tataas Iyung pressure no and
directly proportional siya sa heat p
tumaas yung pressure tataas din yung
temperature So that's the time na fully
treated na siya sa isang complete cycle
no ah umaabot siya ng 1 hour no Kasama
na doun yung loading treatment and
disposal pagkatapos ma-at ang medical
waste dinadala ito sa isang sanitary
landfill na accredited ng Department of
environment and natural resources o
DNR yung kalangitan landfill talaga
basically is a final disposal site ng
lahat ng basura all kinds at yung yung
Bukod sa pag-accept at pag-manage ng mga
basurang dinadala dito kami rin ay may
mga serbis na kami ang humahakot ng
basura mismo from our clients um we we
have our own fleet of trucks no yun ang
serbisyo na ibibigay namin sa mga
kliyente namin kinukuha namin yon sa mga
material recovery of facility ng mga mga
lgus ng mga munisipyo at sa mga ibang
industrial clients also dirediretso
naming Kinukuha yung iba We are the only
landfill that Uh has this Uh special
cell for the treated medical waste Iyung
cell ay Iyung tinatawag na garbage Pit
Iyung tinatapunan mismo ng basura kami
Iyung may talagang fully compliant doon
and we have the permit to accept those
kinds of
waste kada araw higit kumulang L truck
na punong-puno ng treated medical waste
ang dinadala rito lahat ng medical ways
almost majority of the medical ways
coming from luzon including Metro Manila
and most of them from Metro Manila meron
pa rin kaming natatanggap galing pa ng
Palawan ilo-ilo at ibang sa pa sa
Visayas may nakakarating sa amin
residential waste household waste yun
yyung mga ginagamit natin natapon natin
sa basura sa bahay hinahakot ng mga
munisipyo ang ni-require ng DENR ng emd
is hiwala ay ang household waste doon sa
treated hazardous waste no kaya kami
ginawa namin yon nag-comply kami
doon nitong mga nakaraang linggo lamang
sa gitna ng pananalasa ng bagyong karina
na pinalakas pa ng habagat mahigit 1,000
tonelada ng basura ang nakalap ng
Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority o MMDA sa buong Metro
Manila taong 2018 higit kumulang
infectious waste ang naiipon ng
Pilipinas sa ulat ng DNR emb online
hazardous waste management system ang
krisis na ito nagresulta ng 480 per na
pagtaas ng hazardous and infectious
waste Generation mula June 2020 Hanggang
December
2021 dagdag pa rito taong 2021 naman
higit kumulang
24,000 metric tons ng health care waste
ang naipon
aabot ito sa higit kumulang 6,000
trucks ang kalangitan landfill sa k
starl kayang tumanggap ng Tinatayang 400
cubic met ng medical waste kada
araw 15 track loads mga singes yung mga
mga ano magagaan lang ang ano ng basura
So kahit yung isang truck niya kahit
malaki bakaa pang 10ang laman noun so
ang ano doon ang estimate namin on the
average is 15 trucks daily mga more or
less 120
Ton pero kung wala ang kalangitan
landfill Saan na nga ba maaaring dalhin
ang mga basurang kinokolekta nina
Christopher lalo pa't pinangangambahan
Nong tuluyang isasara ngayong Oktubre
ang bcda sinasabi na hindi na nila
ire-renew yung contract namin to leas
the
property kasi ang sabi nila ito daw kasi
ay bot o build operate transfer na hindi
pwedeng i-renew
nakipag-ugnayan ng kado sa bases and
conversion Development Authority of bcda
sila ang may-ari ng lupa kung saan
makikita ang landfill ayon sa aming
nakausap hindi sila makapagbibigay ng
statement dahil nasa korte na ang
kanilang
kaso malaking banta raw hindi lang sa
kalinisan kundi maging sa kalusugan nang
nakararami ang napipintong pagsasara ng
kalangitan landfill from the time na
matanggap namin yon itt yon and then as
soon as ah matapos yung treatment
diretso na yun sa metr no Kung marami
kang iti-treat Syempre it will take time
ano pero hindi siya dapat magtagal sa
treatment facility kasi baka yyung
dating hazard wte na treat mo Baka
bumalik na naman na maging hazards ano
So kailangan talaga Mabilis naming
madalas
sa Metro Clar Syempre maghihintay kami
ng tulong ng ating nasa gobyerno na
mag-provide ng alternative s sa ngayon
pagka sinabi ng DNR na merong isang
sanitary land field na accredited nila
at meron silang cell for hazardous way
Doon kami magtatapon ng treated wte
importante na accredited ng DNR kasi may
reporting kami sa DNR hindi namin pw
ilagay da na nagpose kami
other than yung accredited
nila nakipag-ugnayan na rin kami sa DNR
para sa kanilang pahayag tungkol sa isue
pero hanggang sa ngayon hindi pa sila
nagpapaunlak ng panayam kinontact din
namin ng DNR region 3 na magbibigay raw
ng panayam pero hindi ito umabot sa
ibinigay naming araw ng pag-ere at
pag-upload ng episode na
ito kung malaki ang epekto sa kalikasan
ng Simpleng plastik na basura
paano pa kaya ang mga hazardous way na
mula sa mga
ospital kung hindi ito agarang
masosolusyunan darating ang araw na ang
mga hazardous ways na ito nakahalo na
rin sa mga basurang naaapakan
mo ako si k David at ito ang K dox ang
kwento sa bawat
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