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and if applicable, the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4, Group <br />1, Article 1, Sections 30285 and 30289, pertaining to radioactive materials. <br />a. Sharps containers will be rigid, puncture-proof containers that when sealed are leak- <br />resistant and are not able to be reopened without great difficulty. <br />b. Sharps containers shall be considered "full" when they reach 2/3 capacity or the <br />manufacturer's full line. Lids on filled sharps containers must be snapped, closed, taped <br />or otherwise sealed to prevent loss of contents prior to disposal. <br />6) MSC staff is responsible for collection of all facility-generated medical waste. <br />7) The biohazardous waste storage area shall be secured to prevent or deny access to unauthorized <br />persons. This area shall be marked with warning signs stating the following: <br />a. In English, "Caution-Biohazardous waste storage area-unauthorized persons keep out" <br />b. In Spanish, "Cuidado-Zona de residues biologicos peligrosos-prohibida la entrada a <br />personals no autorizadas" <br />8) All containers holding or receiving medical or putrescible (decaying) waste shall have tight- <br />fitting covers and shall be emptied at least every four days or more often if necessary. <br />a. In the event that there is any leakage of medical waste through any of the plastic <br />containers, the transportation cart must be sanitized utilizing approved bactericide. <br />b. Spills are cleaned up utilizing a solution of 1/2 ounce Matar in one gallon of water or 1/ <br />ounce Matar in one quart of water with an immediate contact time. The amount of <br />solution mixed will not exceed the amount to be used at any time. <br />9) CHCF has contract with a licensed, private vendor who will pick up and dispose of medical <br />waste in accordance with State Hazardous Waste Control Laws and Health and Safety Code <br />requirements. Refer to your supervisor for current vendor information. <br />10) Records for tracking of `Biohazardous Waste' will be retained for three years. <br />Pathological Waste: <br />1. Body Parts, Limbs <br />2. Organs <br />3. Preserved Specimens <br />Animal Body Parts and Carcasses <br />Chemotherapeutic Waste: <br />1. Needles and Syringes used in chemotherapeutic agent preparation <br />2. Gloves, IV tubing and bags used in chemotherapeutic agent preparation <br />3. Chemotherapeutic agents <br />4. Containers used for discarded chemotherapeutic products. <br />Other Hazardous Waste: <br />1. Materials that exhibit flammability, ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, EP toxicity (e.g. <br />Formalin, lab reagents, paints, solvents) <br />3 <br />