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a. "CAUTION-BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA— UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT"; and in Spanish" CUIDADO-ZONA DE RESIDOUS — BIOLOG1COS PELIGOSOS PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTHORIZADAS." b. This warning sign shall be readily legible during daylight from a distance of 25 feet. 2. Red biohazard bags will be placed as a liner in a rigid bio -waste containers with tight fitting lids and appropriate biohazardous warning labels. Red bags shall meet the specifications set by the MWMA for tear/impact resistance with the following standards; ASTM D1709-97 and ASTM D1922 -94a. Container types and storage requirements can be found In Appendix D. 3. Trace antineoplastic (chemotherapy) waste will be stored separately from all other types of medical waste when stored in the medical/biohazardous waste storage area. Trace antineoplastic (chemotherapy) waste will be stored in yellow DOT approved containers. All personnel must wear appropriate PPE when handling antineoplastic (chemotherapy) waste containers. Container types and storage requirements can be found in Appendix D-1 and D-2. 4. Medical waste containers in the medical/biohazardous waste storage area shall be checked for their integrity monthly. 5. RCRA waste containers will be placed in all storage areas that require RCRA waste management. The size of the RCRA container will depend on the anticipated amount of waste. They must be spill - proof,, leak -proof, and properly labeled for the wastes#ream. When the RCRA container receives its first item of waste, apply a DTSC compliant1abel (provided by the waste vendor) to the outside and write the start date of accumulation on the label. Container types and storage requirem4nts can be found in Appendix D-1 and D-2. B. Spills: 1. For spills refer to the Code Orange tab in the Sutter Health Emergency Management Guide and Hazardous Communication Policy Appendix D Spill Clean-up Procedures. a. Cleaning up spilled medical waste: i. Always practice good infection control. ii. Gloves shall be worn during the cleanup procedure. If splashing is anticipated, protective face shield shall be worn in addition to an impervious gown or apron and fluid resistant boots. Ill. Hand washing shall be performed by personnel after completion of the cleanup procedure. iv. Mops and/or cleaning cloths used to clean up a blood or body fluid spill shall be immediately considered soiled linen and shall not be used again prior to laundering. v. When using the Universal Spill kit for blood and/or other potential infectious material (OPIM) follow instructions on the spill kit and wear appropriate PPE. b. Cleaning up medical waste involving sharps or other materials: L For spills involving glass or other sharps, a broom, dustpan and a sharps disposal container shall be used to pick up and dispose of any glass/sharps. fl. After the removal of any potential sharps, visible material shall be removed from the area by using a broom and dustpan to avoid contact with skin. The area should also be wiped Waste Policy. Retrieved 03/18!2020. official copy at Itttp:l/slti-sgmf policystat.com/policy/7185301/. Copyright 0 2020 Sutter Page 4 of 12 Gould Medical Foundation