What are the guidelines for disposal of hazardous waste in marine environment
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This section provides user-targeted information and guidance, identifying responsibilities and providing examples of practices that can control risks. Three specific guidelines (situations to aim for and maintain) are presented, each of which is accompanied by a set of indicators (measures for whether the guidelines are met) and guidance notes (advice on applying the guidelines and indicators in practice, highlighting the most important aspects that need to be considered when setting priorities for action).
Outbreaks and harm associated with waste have been linked to poor storage and disposal practices. Once generated, stored waste becomes a potential source of harm. Therefore, the first disease prevention strategy should be to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated as far as practicable. It is also necessary to ensure that the systems for collecting and storing waste are adequate given the extent and nature of waste generated on board ship.