South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-105 - Infectious Waste Management Regulations
Section 61-105.J - Labeling of Containers

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-105.J

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

(1) Generators and transporters must assure that once sealed, containers of infectious waste are properly labeled in English as outlined below.

(2) Containers of infectious waste offered for transport offsite must be labeled on outside surfaces so that it is readily visible with:

(a) the universal biohazard symbol sign;

(b) the Department issued number of the in-state generator;

(c) a labeling process which is water-resistant and indelible; and

(d) the date the container was placed in storage or sent offsite, if not stored.

(3) Each bag used to line the inside of an outer container shall be labeled with indelible ink or imprinted as outlined in (a) and (c)immediately above.

(4) Transporters must label each outer container at the time it is accepted as specified in Section P (2).

(5) Transporters must affix required labels so that no other required markings or labels are obscured.

(6) Abbreviations may not be used in required labeling except for the common dictionary standard abbreviations.

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