Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-8 - BODY ART
Rule 511-3-8-.20 - Disposal of Biomedical Waste
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Needles, razors, or other sharp instruments used during body art procedures, shall be placed in puncture-resistant, closed containers immediately after use, handled and disposed of according to the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Used needles shall not be purposely bent or broken, or otherwise manipulated by hand to prevent needle sticks or injury and exposure to blood or body fluids.
(3) Containers of sharp waste shall be sent to a facility where they are either incinerated, rendered non-hazardous, or deposited in a landfill approved to accept biomedical waste in compliance with the Solid Waste Management regulations of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division.
(4) Contaminated waste, which may release liquid blood or body fluids when compressed or may release dried blood or body fluids when handled, must be placed in a sealed bag. It must then be disposed of in compliance with Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Protection Division - Solid Waste Management - Chapter 391-3-4.15.
(5) Waste containers shall be kept closed when not in use.
(6) Disposable waste shall be handled, stored, and disposed of to minimize direct exposure of personnel to waste materials.
(7) At least one covered waste receptacle shall be provided in each artist area. Receptacles in the artist area shall be emptied daily, and solid waste shall be removed from the premises at least weekly or more often if necessary. All waste receptacles shall be covered and maintained.
(8) Solid waste shall not be stored outdoors unless in a secured and lidded dumpster that complies with applicable county or municipal solid waste ordinances.
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-5.
