Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 256 - MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY RULES
Part TWO - PERMITS FOR HEALTH SCREENING LABORATORIES
Section 144-256-TWO-18 - HSL SAFETY STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-256-TWO-18

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

18.1 Safety. HSLs must comply with the rules in this section and applicable standards in Section 9 of these rules.

18.2 Laboratory safety. Applicable OSHA laws must be known and demonstrated by HSL personnel to ensure freedom from unnecessary physical, chemical, biological and electrical hazards.

18.3 Prohibited activity. Smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited in the HSL work area.

18.4 Infectious material and waste. Potentially infectious materials and waste must be handled, stored and disposed in accordance with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 06-096 C.M.R. Chapter 900.

18.5 Inspection. HSLs are subject to inspection at any time testing is offered at a HSL screening location.

18.5.1 Complaints and suspected violations of rules. HSLs are subject to inspection by the department in response to a complaint or suspected violation of these rules.

18.5.2 Code violations. HSLs are subject to inspection by the department, or another state agency, or a municipality for suspected violations of building codes, fire codes, life safety codes or for other similar purposes.

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