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H. Storage <br /> RMW will be stored in a designated secure location which will ensure that the <br /> integrity of the containers is maintained, prevent leaks from entering the water <br /> supply, provide protection from the weather, be easily cleanable, be <br /> impermeable to liquids, and meet other applicable regulatory requirements. <br /> RMW storage areas must be kept clean, pnd spills must be cleaned up <br /> promptly. RMW storage areas will be secured and only authorized staff will be <br /> allowed access. <br /> I. Disposal <br /> Disposal of RMW will be done in a manner which is in accordance with <br /> applicable regulations. RMW may be incinerated or autoclaved per federal, <br /> state and local requirements. Refer to State specific and local requirements <br /> section for any additional guidance. <br /> J. Training <br /> All staff who prepare RMW for shipment, and staff who sign RMW manifests, <br /> are required to have documented training regarding regulated medical waste <br /> every 3 years. In addition,any staff who handle RMW are required to be trained <br /> on bloodborne pathogens (reference the Exposure Control Plan in the Safety <br /> Manual for additional information). <br /> K. Records Storage and Retention <br /> All regulated medical waste manifest records and all related forms and <br /> documentation are to be retained per state regulations unless longer retention <br /> is indicated (as in the case of any unresolved enforcement action regarding the <br /> regulated activity or as requested by certain governmental agencies). <br /> V. Locality— Follows State and Federal Rules <br /> VII. ATTACHMENTS <br /> I. Instructions for Packaging Regulated Medical Waste <br /> 11. Final Shipping Container Packing Issue Resolution <br /> 111. Signing the Manifest Issue Resolution <br /> VIII. REFERENCES <br /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services Safety Page 13 of 17 <br /> Regulated Medical Waste Program Program#023 <br />