§ 284.416. Marking of containers.

 (a)  The outermost container for each package of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste for offsite transportation shall be labeled immediately after packing. The label shall be securely attached and shall be clearly legible. Indelible ink shall be used to complete the information on the label. If handwritten, the label shall be at least 3 inches by 5 inches in dimension.

 (b)  The following information shall be included on the label:

   (1)  The name, address and telephone number of the generator.

   (2)  The date the waste was generated.

   (3)  The name of the transporter and, if applicable, Department-issued infectious and chemotherapeutic waste transporter license number.

 (c)  The following information shall be printed on the outermost container or bag for each package of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste for either onsite movement or offsite transportation:

   (1)  The words “infectious waste’’ or “chemotherapeutic waste,’’ whichever is applicable.

   (2)  The universal biohazard symbol that conforms to the design shown in regulations of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration at 29 CFR 1910.145(f)(8)(ii) (relating to specifications for accident prevention signs and tags).

 (d)  The color coding scheme for infectious and chemotherapeutic waste bags and nonwall-mounted used sharps containers shall be fluorescent orange, orange-red or red in color, or predominately so, for infectious waste and yellow in color, or predominately so, for chemotherapeutic waste, with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color (for example, black).

 (e)  Stationary waste storage containers shall be lined with the appropriate colored bag for infectious or chemotherapeutic waste.

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  284.415 (relating to storage containers); and 25 Pa. Code §  284.724 (relating to transportation limitations).