Section 87889 - Safety and Sanitation(a) Contaminated and hazardous waste, such as soiled diapers, used needles and syringes, soiled surgical dressings, disposable wipes, gloves and other items and/or equipment used for the hygienic care and treatment of residents shall be disposed of by a hazardous waste company.(1) Needles and syringes shall be disposed of in a "container for sharps" provided by the hazardous waste company.(2) The collection of the waste shall occur at least twice a month or more often if needed.(3) Contaminated and hazardous waste shall be double bagged and stored in a locked bin/shed or other area.(4) The exterior of the storage bins/sheds or other area designated for storing the contaminated waste shall be clearly labeled "contaminated".Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87889
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1568.02 and 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).