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E'Mohazard Labelingo 0 Highlights Policy Statement Materials contaminated with blood or body fluids shall be labeled and discarded appropriately. 6 e: Policy Interpretation and Implementation Purpose of using Biohazard 1. The primary purposes of the hazard warning label are to warn about possible Labeling Tags occupational exposure and to prevent accidental injury or illness to anyone who may be exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions,equipment,or operations. Duration of Biohazard 2. Biohazard labels,tags,or signs will remain in place until the identified hazard is Labeling Identification eliminated or the hazardous operation is completed. Exception to Using the 3. Biohazard signs will not be used where red-bagging,guarding,or other positive Biohazard Tag means of protection or hazard identification are employed. Identifying Infectious Waste 4. Red bags or other receptacles containing articles contaminated with potentially infectious material, including contaminated disposable items will be identified by a biohazard label,tag,or sign. Double Bagging 5. A second uncontaminated outer bag must be used if the outside of a bag is contaminated With body fluids(e.g.,If blood splashes onto the container, if the outside of the container is handled by an employee wearing contaminated gloves, etc.),to prevent exposure. Contents of Biohazard Tag 6. Biohazard labeling tags used by our facility shall contain the following information: a. The word"Biohazard material"and the biological hazard symbol. (The word "Biohazard"will be readable at a minimum distance of five feet(1.52 m)or greater,as warranted by the hazard.) b. The specific hazardous condition or the instructions to be communicated to the 'employee(presented in writing,graphically,or both). Description of Biohazard/ 7. The word"Biohazard"and the hazardous condition shall be depicted and described Hazardous Conditions so that anyone can understand the nature of the hazard. Relevant Information 8. All staff will be informed in writing about the meaning of various hazard labels and related precautions. Location of Warning Signs 9. Warnings will be affixed as close as possible to their respective hazards by string, wire,adhesive or other measure to prevent their loss or unintentional removal. Red Bagging 10.When biohazard identification methods or symbols are not used, red bags or red containers will be used to identify contaminated materials.