S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-105.L

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-105.L - Disinfection Standards

(1) Any material or surface which comes in contact with infectious waste must be disinfected prior to reuse.

(a) Reusable containers which have been used to contain infectious waste must be disinfected immediately after being emptied or treated along with the waste.

(b) Vehicle bodies which have been used to store or transport infectious waste must be disinfected immediately after unloading.

(c) Spillage of infectious waste must be disinfected immediately.

(2) Disinfection can be accomplished by appropriate use of an EPA registered disinfectant used according to the label instructions at the tuberculocidal strength.

(3) Drainage from decontamination processes shall discharge to a Department approved sanitary sewer system or be transported to a Department approved sewerage treatment facility or permitted infectious waste treatment facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-105.L