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SECTION VI <br /> PROCEDURES FOR SAFE HANDLING D DISPOSAL OF SHARPS WASTE <br /> The sharps waste container shall be labeled with the words "sharps waste" or with the <br /> international biohazard symbol and the word "BIOHAZARD". <br /> Each procedure area and decontamination/sterilization area shall have a container for the <br /> disposal of sharps waste. Sharps waste containers must be easily accessible to the practitioner. <br /> Sharps waste must be removed and disposed of by a company, or removal and transportation <br /> through a mail-back system approved by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section <br /> 118245. <br /> Provide the location of each sharps container in your facility: A dedicated sharps container <br /> Is located in each procedure room and in the sterilization room. <br /> Provide the method or licensed biohazard waste hauler used to dispose of the sharps generated <br /> at this facility: Professional waste removal provided by Steri-Cycle Inc. <br /> What is the frequency of your sharps disposal? Quarterly <br /> Page 12 of 18 <br />