Leaks of medical waste may occur at treatment facilities or storage sites, during transportation in hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other medical institutions. Leakage may be caused by equipment malfunction, such as rupture of storage containers, broken pipes, etc.; or due to improper operation, such as accidents during transportation, inadvertent knocking over of containers by operators.
Leaks of medical waste may cause environmental pollution, affecting soil, water and air quality. Pathogens and hazardous chemicals in leaked materials may spread diseases, contaminate water sources, and affect biodiversity and ecosystems. Therefore, equipment and operations for handling medical waste should strictly comply with relevant regulations and standards to ensure the safe handling and disposal of medical waste to minimize the occurrence of leakage incidents. At the same time, leakage incidents should be detected and dealt with in a timely manner to minimize the impact on the environment and human health.