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Field Operations Policy and Procedures Lffjo <br /> 4. Provide a sharps disposal canister for the safe disposal of non-reusable sharp instruments. <br /> a. Place or install the sharps disposal canister as close as possible to the work area. <br /> b. Ensure the sharps disposal canister is puncture resistant, closable and leak proof. <br /> c. Ensure the sharps disposal canister carries a standard biohazardous label. <br /> d. Discard contaminated sharps immediately or as soon as possible after use. <br /> e. Keep containers for contaminated sharps upright throughout use and replace them as <br /> needed to prevent overfilling. <br /> f. When moving containers of contaminated sharps from the area of use, close the <br /> containers immediately before removal to prevent spilling or protrusion of contents <br /> during handling, storage or transport. <br /> g. If leakage occurs or is suspected,place the container in a secondary container. <br /> i. Ensure the secondary container is closable and is constructed to prevent leakage <br /> during handling, storage or transport. <br /> ii. Ensure the secondary container is labeled as biohazardous. <br /> 9.5 Equipment Inspection Requirements <br /> Policy. Embalming machines, eyewash stations and emergency showers must be inspected <br /> monthly and cleaned on a regular basis. <br /> Procedure. <br /> Embalming Machine: <br /> 1. Prior to each use, visually inspect the embalming machine for any leaks to ensure proper <br /> operation. <br /> 2. After each use: <br /> a. Empty all fluid, rinse the inside and clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly with <br /> the appropriate disinfecting solution (e.g. Dodge Sterilant or Cavicide). <br /> b. Flush aspirators and associated tubing and trocars with clean water, and disinfect <br /> them after each use with the appropriate disinfecting solution (e.g. Dodge Sterilant or <br /> Cavicide. <br /> 3. During inspection: <br /> Version 2.1 Page 39 of70 Revised:07/10/2015 <br /> Document Owner:Operations Support ©2015 SCI Funeral&Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative,Inc. <br />