6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-13-15.0
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1010-13-15.0 - FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC MATERIAL CONTROL15.1 The use of poisonous compounds to control weeds, rodents, insects, and other pests shall be used according to labeled instructions.15.2 All food, food utensils, and equipment, bedding, and other equipment, materials and items that will come into contact with food, staff, or inmates must be completely protected during the time pesticide application is being conducted. Pesticides shall be applied only in such a manner as to prevent skin contact and other exposure to inmates and staff.15.3 Only approved insecticides, rodenticides, and herbicides can be used. Application must strictly follow all label instructions and must be authorized by the appropriate authority. Rodenticides shall be dispensed in tamper proof boxes, must have a distinctive color so as not to be mistaken for food, and shall be in cake or pellet form.15.4 Restricted pesticides shall be applied only by a certified pest control applicator or under the direct supervision of a certified pest control applicator.15.5 A current material safety data sheet shall be provided for all poisonous, toxic, or hazardous substances and shall be available for review upon request15.6 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be prominently and distinctly labeled for easy identification of contents. Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be transferred into food or drink containers.15.7 Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored or used in a way that could contaminate food, food utensils and equipment or bedding.15.8 Toxic or hazardous materials shall be stored in approved containers, separated by reactive group and stored in a ventilated, locked, fire resistant area or cabinet This requirement shall not pertain to quantities of materials that are stored for daily use.15.9 Sanitizers, cleaning compounds or other compounds intended for use on food contact surfaces and body contact surfaces shall not be used in a way that leaves a toxic residue on such surfaces. 15.10 A written plan for response to and the cleanup of chemical spills shall be provided by the penal institution. A copy of the plan shall be kept on file in a location away from the areas where chemicals are stored.15.11 An easily accessible operational eye wash fountain must be provided in each industrial or vocational areas or other areas where corrosives or irritating chemicals are used. The eye wash fountain shall be clean and must be tested annually. The use of portable eye wash bottles as substitutes is not permitted.15.12 In new or extensively remodeled areas an easily accessible operational safety shower, capable of providing continuous flowing water, shall be provided for each industrial, vocational, or other areas where corrosives or irritating chemicals are used. The safety shower can be centrally located so as to serve more than one area if doors are not locked, and convenient prompt access is available.