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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan <br /> Regulated Waste <br /> Policy/Document# Safety and Loss Control Bloodborne Pathogens <br /> SLC BBPO06-15 <br /> POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of Golden Living and its subsidiaries to handle regulated <br /> waste in a safe, appropriate manner. State-specific protocols will be followed as required. <br /> DEFINITIONS: <br /> Regulated Waste: According to OSHA, regulated waste is defined as: <br /> • Liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials(OPIM) <br /> • Contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a <br /> liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed <br /> • Items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are <br /> capable of releasing these materials are handling <br /> • Contaminated sharps <br /> • Pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood or other potentially infectious <br /> materials <br /> Contaminated Sharps <br /> All contaminated sharps must be handled as regulated waste,and shall be discarded immediately <br /> or as soon as feasible in containers that are: <br /> • Closeable <br /> • Puncture—resistant <br /> • Leakproof on sides and bottom <br /> • Labeled or color-coded <br /> Containers <br /> Containers for contaminated sharps shall be: <br /> • Easily accessible to personnel and located as close as feasible to the immediate area where <br /> sharps are used or can be reasonably anticipated to be found(e.g., laundries, shower rooms) <br /> • Maintained upright throughout use <br /> • Replaced routinely and not be allowed to overfill <br /> Version#: l Page 1 of 5 <br />