Abstract
The concept of One Health was adopted by WHO for the global flu program as well as the pandemic due to coronavirus (Covid 19) which is also related to animals, and the relationship to the humans. Universitas Widya Husada Semarang (UWHS) is one of the educational institutions in the field of health sciences. Current practical activities generate medical and non-medical waste, should be managed appropriately to prevent and reduce the environment pollution. This research objective is to describe the waste management in relation with the implementation of One Health program. Data collection is conducted by interviewing laboratory personnel, observation and measurement of the weight, volume and composition of medical waste, from 8 laboratory rooms. Weight measurement for 12 months, 7 months before pandemic and 5 months after pandemic. The average weight of medical waste in UWHS before the pandemic is 3-5 kg every month and about 1 kg during the pandemic. The waste consists of syringes, needles, plabot infuses, infuse hoses, injection cases, injection cotton and rubber gloves. The incineration of hazardous waste carried out by third party. In order to realize the concept of one health, waste management must be strictly guarded to ensure waste management properly.
Highlights
The use of chemicals in health higher education related to human health and the environment in the institution
Management of hazardous and toxic materials refers to Government Regulation No of 2021 concerning Management of Hazardous and Toxic Materials [10], Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No of 2014 concerning Public Health Centers [11], and Regulation of Minister of Health No 7 of 2019 concerning Hospital Environmental Health [12]
Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management refers to Government Regulation No 22 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Environmental Protection and Management [13]
Summary
The use of chemicals in health higher education related to human health and the environment in the institution. Various toxic chemicals and infectious substances are used in the laboratory for practical learning for students and research for faculty members. The effects of chemicals on human health could be present in the short and long term. Good management practices the use of chemicals is intended so that the personnel who use the materials are guaranteed their safety and health. The use of chemicals and substances in health educational institutions creates hazardous waste.
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