Table 1: Biomedical waste knowledge among different groups.

BMW* knowledge Group I Group II Group III Group IV
n= 20(%) n= 20(%) n= 20(%) n= 20(%)
Risks of improper BMW disposal 15(75) 17(85) 11(55) 9(45)
Different categories of BMS waste 8(40) 11(55) 5(25) 3(15)
Colour coding of Waste disposal 13(65) 11(55) 4(20) 1(5)
Importance of Segregation at source 11(55) 14(70) 7(35) 2(10)
Specific disinfection methods before disposal 8(40) 11(55) 3(15) 2(10)
Proper disposal option for various waste 9(45) 13(65) 1(5) 1(5)
Waste disposal regulation in Saudi Arabia 5(25) 2(10) 5(25) 2(10)
BMW regulating agency in Saudi Arabia 5(25) 2(10) 1(5) 1(5)
BMW regulations awareness at your work place 8(40) 9(45) 5(25) 1(5)

* BMW: Biomedical waste