Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.50 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 17.50.15 - Infectious Waste
Rule 17.50.1508 - EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE AND DECONTAMINATION PLAN - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.50.1508
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) An emergency spill response and decontamination plan must describe, at a minimum, procedures for:
(a) preventing access or exposure to the spill
location by unauthorized persons;
(b)
the containment of spilled or leaking infectious waste;
(c) the safe repackaging and relabeling of spilled
waste or broken or leaking containers; and
(d) reporting the spill or leak to the department
and local authorities.
(2) A spill containment and cleanup kit must contain, at a minimum:
(a) absorbent material for spilled
liquids;
(b) hospital grade
disinfectant;
(c) packaging and labeling
supplies;
(d) a shovel, broom, and
bucket; and
(e) protective clothing,
including gloves, masks, and protective eyewear.
(3) A spill or release of infectious waste during transport, storage, or treatment must be reported to the department within 24 hours of the spill or release.
75-10-208, MCA; IMP, 75-10-1004, 75-10-1005, MCA;
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