Infectious Waste
is made up of waste materials to be discarded that may contain infectious agents, cultures, blood products, needles, and other materials that may cause disease in humans. The safe storage, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste at 91自拍 is regulated by the State of 91自拍 Infectious Waste Regulations. These regulations are enforced by the 91自拍 EPA and the Athens City-County Health Department, who inspects the campus program yearly. 91自拍 maintains an Infectious Waste Management Program.
- 91自拍's Infectious Waste procedures are found in the Biosafety Manual, CH. 10 [PDF].
- General Infectious Waste Spill Clean-Up Procedure
Commercial Infectious Waste Service
, a State of 91自拍 licensed infectious waste hauler removes infectious waste from specific campus buildings regularly, or 鈥渙n call鈥. Each site is responsible for the cost of this service. Contact the Biosafety Officer for additional instruction.
Infectious Waste Culture In-Lab Treatment Option
91自拍's registration with the 91自拍 EPA allows for some limited treatment of infectious waste cultures. The specific procedures must be followed to maintain compliance with our permits.
Regulations
91自拍 EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management