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external contamination (see Attachment I for visual instructions on <br />packaging RMW). If issues are encountered, please refer to Attachment II <br />for issue resolution. <br />6. After packing the RMW container has been completed, staff must tie the <br />biohazard bag lining the RMW container and secure the top of the container <br />(see Attachment I for visual instructions). The top must be closed <br />completely. The exterior must be examined for visible contamination and <br />disinfected if contamination is found. Finally, staff must confirm that the <br />container is labeled or marked according to regulations. <br />7. A contractor's label will be attached to the side of the RMW container <br />(see Attachment I for example of contractor's label). The date is recorded <br />on the contractor's label. The sealed container is transported to the RMW <br />holding area to await pickup by the RMW contractor. <br />8. Supplies (biohazard containers, plastic biohazard liners, labels etc.) shall <br />be routinely restocked by the contractor at the time of waste pickup. If <br />additional usage is anticipated, staff is responsible to notify the vendor in <br />advance so the appropriate supplies can be delivered. <br />1. Do not use the sharps container as storage container. Use only for intended <br />purpose to discard contaminated sharps. <br />2. Sharps containers shall be provided in each work area where sharps (i.e. <br />phlebotomy needles, finger stick lancets, glass test tubes or other sharps) <br />are utilized, including donor, laboratory and sample management areas. <br />3. Containers shall be made from rigid plastic, be puncture -resistant, leak- <br />proof, and marked with the biohazard symbol. <br />4. Each container shall be placed in an easily accessible area of the <br />workstation. <br />5. All containers must remain in an upright position. <br />6. Sharps containers may only be filled 3/4 full or to the fill line if one is <br />provided on the container. <br />7. All containers must be closed before removing them from the work area. <br />American Red Cross Biomedical Services Safety Page 9 of 17 <br />Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023 <br />