Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-12 - Transportation of untreated infectious waste within a generating facility

(a) Untreated infectious waste shall be placed in containers sufficient to contain the waste completely. Satisfactory containers include:

(1) Nonsoluble plastic bags either red in color or clearly labeled with the Universal Biological Hazard symbol;

(2) Sharps containers as described in section 11-104.1-11(b)(2); or

(3) Sturdy leakproof containers clearly marked with the Universal Biological Hazard symbol.

(b) The number of plastic bags and the thickness of bags shall be sufficient to securely contain the waste completely from point of generation through treatment and storage.

(c) Bags used for autoclaving shall also be marked with the Universal Biological Hazard Symbol.

(d) Plastic bags and other containers of untreated infectious waste shall be tightly closed before transport. The plastic bags and other containers of waste shall be transported in leakproof rigid or semi-rigid portable containment systems or carts, clearly marked with the Universal Biological Hazard symbol.

(e) Untreated infectious waste shall be transported within a facility in a manner designed to minimize rupturing and dissemination or aerosolization.

(f) Untreated infectious waste shall not be transported with noninfectious waste unless all waste in the load is managed as infectious waste.

(g) Reusable carts, bins, and other containment systems used to transport waste must be cleaned after each use and disinfected daily when in use.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-12

[Eff JUL 12 2007] (Auth: HRS § 321-21) (Imp: HRS § 321-21)