Glossary R
Deutsch: Regulierte medizinische Abfälle / Español: Residuos médicos regulados / Português: Resíduos médicos regulamentados / Français: Déchets médicaux réglementés / Italiano: Rifiuti medici regolamentati
Regulated medical waste (RMW) refers to waste generated in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and veterinary practices, that may be contaminated by blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. This type of waste is subject to specific regulations and guidelines to ensure that it is handled, treated, and disposed of in a manner that minimizes risks to public health and the environment.
Deutsch: Regulierung / Español: Regulación / Português: Regulação / Français: Réglementation / Italiano: Regolamentazione
Regulation refers to the establishment and enforcement of rules, standards, or laws by authorities to manage human activities and their impact on the environment. These measures aim to protect natural ecosystems, ensure sustainable resource use, and prevent Pollution or environmental Degradation. Regulations are typically implemented at international, national, or local levels to address environmental challenges and promote ecological Balance.
Deutsch: Einhaltung von Vorschriften / Español: Cumplimiento normativo / Português: Conformidade regulatória / Français: Conformité réglementaire / Italiano: Conformità normativa
Regulatory compliance in the environmental context refers to the adherence to environmental laws, regulations, standards, and policies set by governments and regulatory bodies to protect the environment and public health. This involves meeting requirements related to pollution control, resource management, waste disposal, emissions, and other activities that impact the environment. Compliance ensures that businesses, industries, and individuals operate within the legal frameworks designed to minimise environmental harm and promote sustainability.
Deutsch: Relative Prozentdifferenz (RPD) / Español: Diferencia porcentual relativa (DPR) / Português: Diferença percentual relativa (DPR) / Français: Différence pourcentage relative (DPR) / Italiano: Differenza percentuale relativa (DPR) /
A Relative percent difference (RPD) is a measure of precision, calculated by the following formula:
Deutsch: Freisetzung / Español: Liberación / Português: Liberação / Français: LibéRation / Italiano: Rilascio /
A Release is when a hazardous substance goes from a controlled condition (for example, inside a truck, barrel, storage tank, or landfill) to an uncontrolled condition in the air, water, or land.
The Reliability is the ability of a system, process, or parameter to do what is expected or specified under set conditions and designated time interval without failure.