Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-14050 - Examine and label contaminated equipment
(1) You must examine equipment which could
become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)
before servicing or shipping.
(a)
Decontaminate this equipment and its parts as necessary unless you can
demonstrate that decontamination isn't feasible.
(b) Attach an easily seen biohazard label to
the equipment stating which portions remain contaminated.
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Reference: |
Requirements for appropriate labels and color-coding are found in WAC 296-823-14025. |
(2) You must make sure that information on
contaminated equipment is communicated to all affected employees, the servicing
representative, and the manufacturer as appropriate, prior to handling,
servicing, or shipping so that appropriate precautions will be taken.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-12-070, § 296-823-14050, filed 6/1/04, effective 9/1/04; 03-09-110, § 296-823-14050, filed 4/22/03, effective 8/1/03.
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