Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 10.06.06.05 - Treatment of Sharps Before Disposal

A person shall treat sharps:

A. Before disposal; and

B. By one of the following methods:

(1) Encapsulation;

(2) Incineration;

(3) Mechanical destruction after decontamination; or

(4) An alternative method that meets the criteria of Regulation .06 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.05

Regulations .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 30, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2547); emergency status expired March 29, 1989; adopted permanently effective May 1, 1989 (16:8 Md. R. 909)
Regulations .05 adopted effective September 1, 2004 (31:16 Md. R. 1254)