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MANAGEMENT OF ICTIOUS WASTE is rnntainmant 1. All sharps (needles, syringes, pipettes, broken glass, scalpel blades) shall be collected in leak proof, rigid, puncture-resistent containers - with secure lids. Sharps will be placed intact into container that is located as close to the area in which they are used as practical. Needles should not be recapped, purposely bent, broken, or otherwise manipulated by hand. 2. Infectious waste, except sharps, will be contained in double -bagged, disposable read plastic bags, tied securely to prevent leakage and labeled as "Infectious Waste". 3. Infectious waste shall be segreated from othe waste at the point of origin (e.g., bedside, surgery suite, lab, etc.). 4. On the nursing units, contained infectious waste will be placed in containers that are lined with a red plastic bag, labeled "Infectious Waste". Handling and Transportation 1. All personnel who will handle and transport infectious waste to the San-i-pak will wear appropriate protective gear. 2. Infectious waste will be collected and transported to the San-i-pak separately from regular waste. 3. Infectious waste shall be transported to the San-i-pak in a leakproof, fully enclosed container or vehicle compartment labeled "Infectious Waste" or•marked with a biohazard symbol so as to discourage entry by unauthorized personnel. 4. These contianers and/or vehicle compartments shall be cleaned after each shift (per Calif. Adm. Code, Section 66840(k)). Treatment 1. All infectious waste will be sterilized by the on-site San-i-pak. 2. All infectious waste will be placed in autoclave bags, then in the sterlizer from the carts. Waste must not be placed on ground, to prevent access of rodents, animals, or humans. 3. All personnel who process infectious waste will wear appropriate protective gear. 4. Consult plant operations department policy in the event of sterilizer failure.