Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-56-8 - Storage of Infectious Medical Waste8.1. This section is applicable to the storage of infectious medical waste at any time after packaging (sealing) for transport, including time spent during transportation and at all treatment and disposal sites or facilities.8.2. Infectious medical waste other than sharps shall not be stored for more than thirty (30) days prior to transportation to an infectious medical waste management facility, even if refrigerated: Provided, that the total amount of storage time, including transportation to an infectious medical waste management facility, shall not exceed forty-five (45) days. Facilities that treat infectious medical waste on-site shall not store the infectious medical waste more than thirty (30) days.8.3. Infectious medical waste shall be stored in a specifically designated area located at or near the treatment site, or at the pickup point if it is to be transported off-site for treatment.8.4. The manner of storage shall maintain the integrity of the containers; prevent the leakage of waste from the container; provide protection from water, rain and wind, and maintain the waste in a non-putrescent state.8.5. All storage areas shall be constructed of materials which are durable, easily cleanable, impermeable to liquids, and affords protection from animals and does not provide a breeding place or a food source for insects or rodents.8.6. Carpets and floor coverings with open seams in which water may be entrapped shall not be used in storage areas. All floor drains shall discharge directly to a sanitary sewage disposal system which is in compliance with Sewage System Rules, 64 CSR 9 or other containment system which prevents any spilled materials from reaching the environment.8.7. All storage areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.8.8. All storage areas shall have access control that limits access to those persons specifically designated to manage infectious medical waste. The areas shall be posted prominently with the international biohazard symbol and with warning signs located adjacent to the exterior of entry doors, gates or lids which indicate the use of the area for storage of infectious medical waste and that entry to unauthorized persons is denied.8.9. Infectious medical waste shall not be placed in chutes at any time.8.10. Compaction of infectious medical waste or subjecting infectious medical waste to mechanical action is prohibited unless as a part of a specific treatment process approved by the Secretary.