INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES

Cilj ovog preddiplomskog stručnog rada je pobliže objasniti definiciju opasnih tvari, raščlaniti i obraditi klase i skupine opasnih tvari. Na što lakši način čitatelju predstaviti pojedine specifične pojmove i opasnosti u vezi s klasom 6.2. Infektivne tvari, koju ću detaljno obraditi. Infektivne tvari su one tvari koje šire neugodan miris ili sadrže mikroorganizme ili njihove toksine za koje se zna da mogu izazvati zarazne bolesti u ljudi i životinja. Shodno tome, jedan od ciljeva ovog rada bio je približiti osnovne mjere zaštite prilikom rukovanja infektivnim tvarima, te nabrojati osnovna zaštitna sredstva. Uz sve trenutno važeće propise, prikazati načine prijevoza opasnih tvari te pobliže objasniti problematiku infektivnih tvari te ono najbitnije - gospodarenje ovim tipom otpada u Republici Hrvatskoj.The aim of this undergraduate theme was to explain in more detail the definition of hazardous substances, to analyze and process classes and groups of hazardous substances. To present to the reader as easily as possible certain specific concepts and hazards related to class 6.2. Infectious substances, which I will deal with in detail. Infectious substances are those substances that spread an unpleasant odor or contain microorganisms or their toxins that are known to cause infectious diseases in humans and animals. Accordingly, one of goals of this paper was to approximate basic protection measures when handling infectious substances, as well asadress basic protective equipment. In addition to all applicable regulations, present the methods of transport of hazardous substances and explain in more detail the problem of infectious substances and most importantly – infectuous waste management in the Republic of Croatia