Manual for Male Circumcision under Local Anaesthesia

Male circumcision under local anaesthesia
Version 3.1 (Dec09)
When disposing of the sharps container:
Step 1. Wear heavy-duty utility gloves.
Step 2. Cap, plug, or tape the opening of the container tightly closed.
Make sure that no sharp items are sticking out of the container.
Step 3. Dispose of the sharps container by burning, encapsulating, or
burying it.
Step 4. Remove utility gloves.
Step 5. Wash hands and dry them with a clean cloth or towel or allow
to air-dry.
Burning waste containers
Burning destroys the waste and kills any microorganisms, and is the
best method of disposing of contaminated waste. It reduces the bulk
volume of waste and also ensures that items cannot be scavenged
and reused.
Encapsulating waste containers
Encapsulation is the easiest way to safely dispose of sharps
containers. When the container is three-quarters full, pour cement
(mortar), plastic foam, clay or other similar material into the container
until it is completely full. After the material has hardened, seal the
container and dispose of it in a landfill or bury it.
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Burying waste
In health care facilities with limited resources, burial of waste (such
as excised foreskins) near the facility may be the only practical
option for waste disposal. To limit health risks and environmental
pollution, some basic rules should be followed:
• Restrict access to the disposal site. Build a fence around the
site to keep animals and children away.
• Line the burial site with a material of low permeability (e.g.,
clay), if available.
• Select a site at least 50 meters away from any water source
to prevent contamination of the water table.
• Ensure that the site has proper drainage, is located downhill
from any wells, is free of standing water, and is not in an area
that floods.
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