Section 250-RICR-140-15-1.10 - On-Site Transport of Regulated Medical WastesA. To ensure the safe transport of regulated medical wastes within the generating facility (on-site), generators shall comply with the following requirements: 1. The regulated medical waste shall be properly packaged to ensure containment of the waste as described in § 1.7 of this Part; all containers and packages containing regulated medical wastes shall be sealed to prevent leakage or spillage while in transport.2. The handling, transfer, and loading of packages and containers of regulated medical wastes shall be performed in a manner that does not destroy the integrity of the packaging.3. The regulated medical waste shall not be subjected to violent mechanical stress during on-site transport.4. Wheeled carts shall be used for the transport of packages or containers of regulated medical wastes if these packages or containers will be moved more than a short distance or if these packages or containers cannot be easily handled by one person (due to weight, size, shape, bulkiness, etc.) regardless of the distance to be moved.5. Any regulated medical waste that is contained in plastic bags shall not be moved or transported in mechanical devices, dumb waiters, or chutes, unless the chutes are designed to prevent accumulation of wastes in corners and edges and are lined with materials which can be easily cleaned (e.g., stainless steel).6. Carts used for the transport of packages and containers of regulated medical wastes shall be sturdy and shall be constructed of finished materials that are impermeable to moisture and capable of being easily maintained in a sanitary condition. Carts shall be routinely cleaned and disinfected, and immediately cleaned and disinfected after use if the cart has been contaminated by medical waste.7. Items other than regulated medical waste shall not be placed in the same cart with regulated medical waste at any point during on-site transportation.8. The compaction of packages and containers of regulated medical wastes prior to or during on-site transport is prohibited.9. Training/Notification Requirement: Generators shall notify in writing all employees involved with the on-site transport of regulated medical wastes of the provisions in § 1.10 of this Part. This training/notification shall be accomplished through the use of a medical waste procedure manual and/or through appropriate training materials.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-15-1.10
Amended effective 4/22/2020