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2 . Prior to using a RMW container that will be the final container transported <br /> by the RMW contractor for disposal , staff must : <br /> • Examine the container to ensure that the RMW container is <br /> properly marked or labeled with the shipping name " Regulated <br /> Medical Waste , n . o . s . " , UN number " UN 3291 " , the OSHA <br /> Biohazard symbol and the word " BIOHAZARD" ON TWO <br /> OPPOSITE SIDES of the container. <br /> • Examine for visible external contamination . If external contamination <br /> is observed , the exterior of the container must be disinfected . <br /> • Examine for structural integrity ( i . e . ruptures , breaks or holes ) . <br /> Containers which are not structurally sound must not be used . <br /> REGULATED MEDICAL <br /> WASTE , n .o. s. <br /> 3 . Before using a RMW container ( either a plastic container or cardboard <br /> box ) , staff will place a large plastic biohazard liner inside the container <br /> to prepare for the discarding of biohazard waste . Staff will place all bagged <br /> biohazard waste and plastic sharps containers inside this plastic liner. <br /> 4 . During use of RMW containers , it is the responsibility of staff to place only <br /> RMW in the RMW container. Other hazardous materials ( i . e . flammables , <br /> aerosol cans ) must not be placed in RMW containers . <br /> 5 . During the packing of RMW containers , staff must adjust contents so that <br /> objects do not protrude from the shipping container, that the shipping <br /> container is not overfilled , and that the container has no visible leaks or <br /> 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 /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services EHS Page 10 of 19 <br /> California Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023 <br />