Waste Disposal

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

Reviewed January 2008

Printer friendly page

Related HealthInsite Topics
Recycling
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on recycling, including the reuse of medical devices and water.
13 Resources Found
Results 1 to 13 displayed.
Title:   Hazardous waste
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hazardous wastes are wastes that have the potential to harm humans or the environment. To protect the environment and keep your home safe, there are many options, including recycling programs, to help you dispose of household hazardous wastes like oils, chemicals, batteries, old computers and mobile phones safely and responsibly.
Date:   May 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:   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. Health impacts of exposure depend on how and where the chemical is applied, the amount of drift and the toxicity of the chemical. If you have been exposed to chemical sprays, there are a number of agencies you can contact for help.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Asbestos in the home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Australian homes built before 1988 may contain asbestos. Common products are fibro cement, or AC' sheeting, and heater flues. Special precautions should be taken by anyone who needs to disturb asbestos. Professional help from a licensed asbestos removalist is recommended.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Work issues - infection control
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The foundation of good infection control in the workplace is to assume that everyone is potentially infectious. Proper procedures should be followed at all times. Basic techniques include regular hand washing and keeping the workplace clean.
Date:   Aug 2007
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:   Jun 2007
Title:   Farm safety - handling chemicals
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Common agricultural chemicals include pesticides, herbicides and strychnine. Exposure to chemicals can lead to a variety of immediate and long term health effects including headache, poisoning, burns and birth defects. Always follow the manufacturers' instructions on storage, transport, use and disposal of chemicals.
Date:   Feb 2007
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:   ARPANSA - Regulation: OPAL reactor operating licence process
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   OPAL reactor operating licence application process
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Retractable needle and syringe technology initiative
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page contains the 2005-2006 Budget announcement regarding the Retractable Needle and Syringe Technology Initiative.
Date:   Dec 2005
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
Results 1 to 13 displayed.