Section 270. Spill containment and cleanup kit

Article 4. Management of Spills of Regulated Medical Waste

All regulated medical waste management facilities are required to keep a spill containment and cleanup kit within the vicinity of any area where regulated medical wastes are managed, and the location of the kit shall provide for rapid and efficient cleanup of spills anywhere within the area. All vehicles transporting regulated medical wastes are required to carry a spill containment and clean up kit in the vehicle whenever regulated medical wastes are conveyed. The kit shall consist of at least the following items:

1. Material designed to absorb spilled liquids. The amount of absorbent material shall be that having a capacity, as rated by the manufacturer, of one gallon of liquid for every cubic foot of regulated medical waste that is normally managed in the area for which the kit is provided or 10 gallons, whichever is less.

2. One gallon of disinfectant in a sprayer capable of dispersing its charge in a mist and in a stream at a distance. The disinfectant shall be hospital grade and effective against mycobacteria.

3. Enough red plastic bags to enclose 150% of the maximum load accumulated or transported (up to a maximum of 500 bags), that meet the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 173 or an exemption approved by the United States Department of Transportation. These bags shall be large enough to overpack any box or other container normally used for regulated medical waste management by that facility.

4. Appropriate personal protective equipment.

5. For vehicles only, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, boundary marking tape, lights and other appropriate safety equipment.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR672-40-01:1 § 4.12, eff. June 29, 1994; amended, Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. June 19, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia.