South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-105 - Infectious Waste Management Regulations
Section 61-105.L - Disinfection Standards
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-105.L
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(1) Any material or surface which comes in contact with infectious waste must be disinfected prior to reuse.
(a) Reusable
containers which have been used to contain infectious waste must be disinfected
immediately after being emptied or treated along with the waste.
(b) Vehicle bodies which have been used to
store or transport infectious waste must be disinfected immediately after
unloading.
(c) Spillage of
infectious waste must be disinfected immediately.
(2) Disinfection can be accomplished by appropriate use of an EPA registered disinfectant used according to the label instructions at the tuberculocidal strength.
(3) Drainage from decontamination processes shall discharge to a Department approved sanitary sewer system or be transported to a Department approved sewerage treatment facility or permitted infectious waste treatment facility.
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