25 Pa. Code § 284.513 - Transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste; additional provisions
(a) This
section sets forth additional requirements for the transportation of regulated
medical and chemotherapeutic waste. This section does not apply to vehicles
used by a generator of less than 220 pounds of regulated medical and
chemotherapeutic waste per month for transporting the generator's own
waste.
(b) Vehicles or conveyances
for transporting regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste shall be
identified on the two sides and back of the cargo compartment with the
following:
(1) The transporter's
Department-issued regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste license number,
if applicable.
(2) A placard or
decal containing the phrase "regulated medical waste" or "chemotherapeutic
waste," or both, as applicable, and the universal biohazard symbol that
conforms to the design shown in the United States Occupational Safety and
Health Administration's regulations at
29 CFR
1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(B)
(relating to bloodborne pathogens).
(3) Until November 8, 2016, the words
"infectious waste" or "regulated medical waste" if regulated medical waste is
being transported.
(4) After
November 8, 2016, the words "regulated medical waste" if regulated medical
waste is being transported.
(c) A vehicle used for transporting regulated
medical or chemotherapeutic waste shall contain, in a readily accessible place,
a portable decontamination and spill containment unit, including at a minimum
the following:
(1) An adequate amount of
absorbent material.
(2) One gallon
of EPA-approved disinfectant in an appropriate applicator.
(3) Fifty fluorescent orange, orange-red, or
red or yellow, or both, plastic bags that meet the requirements of §
284.413 (relating to storage
containers). The bags shall be accompanied by seals and appropriate labels, and
shall be large enough to overpack any container normally transported in the
vehicle.
(4) Two sets of protective
overalls, gloves, boots, caps, goggles and masks. The protective garments shall
be oversized or fitted for the vehicle operators.
(5) A first aid kit, boundary marking tape
and other appropriate safety equipment.
(d) The cargo area of vehicles used for
transporting regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste that has not been in
direct physical contact with regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste shall
be cleaned weekly. Drainage from the cleaning shall be discharged directly or
through a holding tank to a sanitary sewer system or treatment
facility.
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