Question
Consider the following:
- Intravenous tubes
- Catheters
- Gloves
- Blood bags
Which of the above-mentioned biomedical wastes will be segregated in Red bag as per the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
| A. |
1, 2, and 4 |
| B. |
1, 3, and 4 |
| C. |
2, 3, and 4 |
| D. |
1, 2, and 3 |
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Correct Answer » D Explanation |
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| Color of Bag | Type of Waste | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Contaminated recyclable plastic waste | IV tubes, catheters, gloves, syringes (without needles), tubings, etc. |
| Yellow | Human anatomical waste, soiled waste, expired medicines, chemical waste | Blood bags, body parts, microbiology waste |
| Blue | Glassware and metallic implants | Broken glassware, metallic body implants |
| White (translucent) | Sharps waste (needles, scalpels) | Needles, blades, scalpels |
Intravenous tubes – contaminated plastic → RED
Catheters – contaminated plastic → RED
Gloves – contaminated plastic → RED
Blood bags – These are considered soiled waste containing blood, and should go in the Yellow Bag.