Waste Disposal

Follow the links below to find information on waste disposal and the health issues associated with some types of waste.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   ARPANSA - Regulation: National and International Collaborations: The Joint Convention
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page provides information on the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Safety guide for the predisposal management of radioactive waste
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The purpose of this Safety Guide is to assist regulators, persons responsible for facilities that generate and manage radioactive waste and other specialists in achieving compliance with regulatory requirements. it should also assist in ensuring adequate monitoring, safety assessment and maintenance of radioactive waste in storage for the purpose of ongoing safety and security.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Regulation: OPAL reactor operating licence process
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   OPAL reactor operating licence application process
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Regulation: HIFAR Licensing Process
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Documentation for the licensing of the HIFAR nuclear reactor.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Work issues - infection control
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Infection control in the workplace begins by assuming that everyone is potentially infectious. Basic techniques include regular hand washing and keeping the workplace clean. Every workplace should have an appropriate first aid kit, with at least one staff member trained in first aid. Equipment such as gloves, gowns, eye goggles and face shields should be provided if necessary.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Farm safety - handling chemicals
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chemicals on the farm are dangerous. Common agricultural chemicals include pesticides, herbicides and strychnine. Exposure to chemicals can lead to health effects including headache, poisoning, burns and birth defects. Always follow the manufacturers' instructions on storage, transport, use and disposal of chemicals. Keep all chemicals locked away and out of reach of children.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Hazardous waste
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hazardous wastes are wastes that have the potential to harm humans or the environment. Household hazardous wastes like oils, chemicals, batteries, old computers and mobile phones should be discarded safely and responsibly to protect the environment and keep your home safe. Recycling programs are available for some hazardous wastes.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Asbestos in the home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asbestos may be present in homes. Common products are fibro cement, or 'AC' sheeting, and heater insulation. Asbestos in home building materials does not generally pose a health risk unless the material is broken, deteriorating or disturbed to produce dust containing asbestos fibres.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Chemicals - coping with spray drift
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sprayed chemicals can drift over neighbouring properties, waterways and water tanks, and can affect human health, animals or the environment. Spray drift can affect water supplies, including tank water.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Managing radioactive materials and waste
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page describes the regulation of the importation, transport and disposal of radioactive materials in Australian jurisdictions.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Regulation: Regulatory Guidance for Radioactive Waste Management Facilities: Near Surfact Disposal Facilities; and Storage Facilities
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This Guidance is intended to be used in relation to applications made under the ARPANS Act 1998 for a facility licence to prepare a site for, to construct or to operate radioactive waste management facilities.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   ARPANSA - Regulation: OPAL reactor
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Background to the project is discussed; with the siting licence; international Peer Review of Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR); application for construction; Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) Summary; ANSTO's responses to questions raised by ARPANSA during the Process and public submission information.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Attention cleaners - Your safety is important
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   How to deal with needles, sharps bins and what to do when an accident occurs.
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Keeping rivers and oceans healthy: it starts with you
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   How we can all help prevent pollution in waterways and oceans.
Date:   Aug 1999
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