Medical Waste Inspection Checklist
The focus of medical waste inspection is containerization and segregation of solid medical waste and sharps disposal.
Filled Red Biohazard Bags may not be staged in the lab or exit corridor without secondary containment.
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Secondary Containment for Biohazardous Waste - A biohazard bag in use or ready for disposal must NEVER BE OUT of a properly labeled and covered hard sided container. Keep red bag containers and covers clean and free of excessive dust and grime.
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Overfilled Sharps Containers - DO NOT OVERFILL sharps containers and properly dispose of them when they are full.
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Segregation and Minimization of Medical Waste - Use only RED biohazard bags for disposal of properly segregated medical waste (no orange or clear bags).
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Changes in Carcass Disposal for Labs Working with Animals
- Animals should be disposed of in a black plastic bag that is labeled with the protocol number.
- Red biohazard bags should ONLY be used to dispose of animals that have been exposed to BSL-2 or 3 agents.
- Biohazardous waste must be transported using a hard-sided, closed container labeled with the biohazard symbol and disposed of properly.
- Red or orange biohazard bags must never be used to carry or drape rodent cages during transport.
- A brown paper grocery bag with integral handles is a useful way to transport mouse cages shielded from view under the following conditions:
- Bags may used only 1 time (one round trip)
- Microisolator lids must be present
- The bag must be clean, dry, and with sturdy handles
- No more than one cage should be placed in each bag, and no more than two bags should be carried at a time
Additional Information
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Last update 06/18/09 @ 06:15
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