§ 284.414. Marking of containers.
(a) For onsite or offsite transportation of regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste, the outermost containers of regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste must be labeled with the following:
(1) The words ‘‘chemotherapeutic waste’’ if chemotherapeutic waste is placed in the container.
(2) Until November 8, 2016, the words ‘‘infectious waste’’ or ‘‘regulated medical waste’’ if regulated medical waste is placed in the container.
(3) After November 8, 2016, the words ‘‘regulated medical waste’’ if regulated medical waste is placed in the container.
(4) The universal biohazard symbol that conforms to the design in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(B) (relating to bloodborne pathogens) and the word ‘‘BIOHAZARD.’’
(5) The date the container was full or the date that the generator sealed the container, whichever occurs earlier.
(6) The name, address and telephone number of the generator if the waste is transported offsite.
(b) The requirements of subsection (a) do not apply if the outermost container is a vehicle or conveyance, including a roll-off, and all of the following are satisfied:
(1) The waste in the vehicle or conveyance is from a single generator.
(2) The vehicle or conveyance is transported offsite for processing or disposal every 30 days.
(3) The vehicle or conveyance complies with the requirements of § 284.513 (relating to transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste; additional provisions).
(4) The outside of the vehicle or conveyance displays the information required in subsection (a)(5), except when a record of the date the vehicle or conveyance is full or sealed, whichever occurs earlier, is maintained by the generator and available for inspection by the transporter or Department for 1 year.
(5) The outside of the vehicle or conveyance displays the information required in subsection (a)(6).
(c) Nonwall-mounted used sharps containers storing regulated medical waste must have fluorescent orange, orange-red or red markings and chemotherapeutic waste must have yellow markings. The markings must sufficiently identify the waste as regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste.
(d) The information required under this section must be clearly legible and produced with indelible ink in a color that contrasts with the color of the container, such as black. If a label is used to provide the information, the label must be securely attached to the container.
Source The provisions of this § 284.414 amended November 7, 2014, effective November 8, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7021. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (273309).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 284.512 (relating to transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste; general provisions); and 25 Pa. Code § 284.724 (relating to transportation limitations).
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