Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-31 - Transportation of infectious waste for treatment away from the generating facility

(a) Infectious waste shall be placed in containers which are sufficient to contain the waste completely. Satisfactory containers include:

(1) Nonsoluble plastic bags, 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 thickness of plastic bags shall be sufficient to securely contain the waste completely from point of the generation through treatment.

(c) Plastic bags and other containers of infectious waste shall be tightly closed before transport. The plastic bags and other containers shall be placed in rigid or semi-rigid, tightly closed leakproof containers, which shall be clearly marked with the Universal Biological Hazard symbol prior to transport.

(d) Infectious waste in containers described in subsection (c) shall be transported away from the facility in fully enclosed, rigid, and leakproof containers or vehicle compartments, which will prevent scattering, spillage, and leakage of the waste during transport. The transport vehicle shall be labeled with a clearly visible Universal Biological Hazard Symbol.

(e) Untreated waste shall not be compacted.

(f) Containers may be disposable or reusable. Disposable containers, which have been in contact with infectious waste, shall be sterilized prior to disposal or incinerated. Reusable containers shall be cleaned after each use and disinfected daily when in use.

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

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Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-31

[Eff JUL 12 2007] (Auth: HRS § 321-21) (Imp: HRS § 321-217