Diseño de un sistema de gestión y manejo integral de los residuos sólidos peligrosos y no peligrosos del centro de salud jambi huasi, cantón francisco de orellana

Abstract

The aim of this research was to design a management system and integrated management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste at Jambi Huasi Health Center, Francisco de Orellana canton. So, this place does not have an adequate and organized comprehensive management system for hazardous and non-hazardous waste to comply with established legal requirements, because these materials generate different impacts for humans and the environment. The implemented methodology had a qualitative and quantitative approach to data collection, it was executed through methods, techniques, and instruments, among which were direct observation, which allowed to evaluate the management and integrated management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste, directed interviews administrative staff and surveys applied to care and cleaning staff. Through this methodology, it was able to determine that the institution does not have a comprehensive management system for hazardous waste, also an analysis was made using formulas and statistical graphs to identify the amount of waste generated at the institution, in addition, there are current regulations the staff is unknown, causing non-compliance with legal requirements and inadequate management of them. In conclusion, Jambi Huasi Health Center does not have adequate management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste due to the lack of knowledge of staff towards current standards and non-compliance with legal requirements, thus the Design of the Integrated Management System of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste generated in this Center is proposed to help mitigate the generation of waste by promoting its management and handling of them in an organized manner and compliance with regulations.