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The date that waste is first placed in storage must be clearly marked on the outside of each biohazardous waste storage container or packaging. These storage timelines apply to any area where ...
At the end of each semester (or when necessary), staff will transport the waste (sharps containers and red bags) to the Biohazard Waste Storage Facility in the basement. Sharps containers are placed ...
Certain expired and unusable chemicals are hazardous waste and subject to regulations. Watch for expiration dates on containers of peroxide-forming chemicals including ethers. Biohazardous waste is ...
If you have any questions regarding medical (biohazardous) waste disposal, contact Laura Caltrider at 205-934-1515 or [email protected]. Placed in special recycling containers around campus or taken ...
Re-seal the container. Seal biologically appearing non-infectious waste (no sharps) inside a non-leaking autoclave bag, and complete and sign a non-biohazardous waste tag as described below, checking ...
The biohazard waste sharps containers can be obtained from the Central Chemistry Store (SP-132.02) for Loyola Campus or EHS for SGW Campus. For other biohazard waste containers, please contact EHS at ...
Inspectors have previously concentrated on the points of chemical waste generation. Missing or loose waste container lids and improper labeling of waste containers have been the primary reasons for ...
Close and secure opening of container with tape if necessary. Label with "Biohazard Tag." Treat according to manufacturer's instructions or accepted lab procedures. After treatment, waste should be ...