Chemical germicides that are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as hospital disinfectants and are tuberculocidal when used at recommended dilutions. Liquid waste created by these chemical disinfection operations shall be disposed into a sanitary sewer system. All solid material from a spill shall be placed in an appropriate package and disposed as biomedical waste. Employees who handle biomedical waste as part of their work responsibilities shall be trained in the proper management of biomedical waste before these duties commence and annually thereafter. Training is provided by EHS, upon request.
Reusable linen is exempt from regulation as a biomedical waste.
Only transporters registered with the Florida Department Health shall be used to transport biomedical waste. Storage of biomedical waste at the generating facility shall not exceed 30 days. Indoor storage areas shall have restricted access and be designated in the Unit Specific Biomedical Waste Plan. They shall be located away from pedestrian traffic, be vermin and insect free, and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. They shall be constructed of smooth, easily cleanable materials that are impervious to liquids.