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// CODE SNIPPET

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment

OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment
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1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)

Contaminated sharps shall be discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in containers that are:

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(i) Closable

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(iii)

Leakproof on sides and bottom; and

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(iv)

Labeled or color-coded in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this standard.

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(ii) Puncture Resistant

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)

During use, containers for contaminated sharps shall be:

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(i)

Easily accessible to personnel and located as close as is feasible to the immediate area where sharps are used or can be reasonably anticipated to be found (e.g., laundries);

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(iii)

Replaced routinely and not be allowed to overfill.

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(ii)

Maintained upright throughout use; and

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)

When moving containers of contaminated sharps from the area of use, the containers shall be:

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(i)

Closed immediately prior to removal or replacement to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping;

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)

Placed in a secondary container if leakage is possible. The second container shall be:

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)(A) Closable

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)(B)

Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage during handling, storage, transport, or shipping; and

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)(C)

Labeled or color-coded according to paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this standard.

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(4)

Reusable containers shall not be opened, emptied, or cleaned manually or in any other manner which would expose employees to the risk of percutaneous injury.

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1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment
Contaminated sharps shall be discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in containers ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment
1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)(B) Toxic and Hazardous Substances,
Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage during handling, storage, transport, or shipping; and ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3) > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii) > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(ii)(B)
1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(4) Toxic and Hazardous Substances,
Reusable containers shall not be opened, emptied, or cleaned manually or in any other manner which would expose employees to the risk of percutaneous ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(4)
1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(i) Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Closable
OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1) > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(i) Closable
1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(ii) Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Puncture Resistant
OSHA 1910 General Industry > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens > 1910.1030(d) Methods of Compliance > 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1) > 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(ii) Puncture Resistant
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