The owner or operator of a shop described in
18
AAC 23.300(a) shall ensure that
(1) medical waste is not commingled with
non-medical waste;
(2) medical waste
is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the landfill where the
medical waste will be taken;
(3)
waste that is stored inside the shop is stored in a durable,
easily cleanable
container that does not leak or absorb liquid and that is kept
clean and emptied
into an outside container at least once per week; in addition, the owner shall
ensure that
(A) the waste
(i) is not accessible to the public or clients;
and
(ii) does not create an odor or
attract pests; and
(B) if
the waste is stored in a room, the room is
(i)
easily cleanable and kept clean;
(ii)
not used for another purpose; and
(iii) large enough to store all waste
containers;
(4)
plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags are of sufficient strength to contain
waste safely from the point of origin to the point of disposal and are completely
closed or sealed before disposal; a plastic bag or wet-strength paper bag may be
used to line a container; and
(5)
each outside storage container, including any dumpster, compactor, or compactor
system, is easily cleanable, has tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers, and is
kept covered and reasonably clean.
