§ 284.513. Transportation of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste; additional provisions.

 (a)  This section sets forth additional requirements for the transportation of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste. This section does not apply to vehicles used by a generator of less than 220 pounds of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste per month for transporting waste that he generated.

 (b)  Vehicles for transporting infectious or chemotherapeutic waste shall be identified on the two sides and back of the cargo compartment with the following:

   (1)  The transporter’s Department-issued infectious and chemotherapeutic waste license number, if applicable.

   (2)  A placard or decal containing the phrase “infectious waste’’ or “chemotherapeutic waste,’’ or both, and the universal biohazard symbol that conforms to the design shown in the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulations at 29 CFR 1910.145(f)(8)(ii) (relating to specifications for accident prevention signs and tags). The placard or decal shall be capable of being read at a distance of 25 feet.

 (c)  A vehicle used for transporting infectious or chemotherapeutic waste shall contain, in a readily accessible place, a portable decontamination and spill containment unit, including at a minimum the following:

   (1)  An adequate amount of absorbent material.

   (2)  One gallon of hospital grade disinfectant in an appropriate applicator.

   (3)  Fifty fluorescent orange, orange-red or red or yellow, or both, plastic bags that meet the requirements of §  284.415 (relating to storage containers). The bags shall be accompanied by seals and appropriate labels, and shall be large enough to overpack any container normally transported in the vehicle.

   (4)  Two sets of protective overalls, gloves, boots, caps, goggles and masks. The protective garments shall be oversized or fitted for the vehicle operators.

   (5)  A first aid kit, boundary marking tape and other appropriate safety equipment.

 (d)  The surface of vehicles that have not been in direct physical contact with infectious or chemotherapeutic waste shall be cleaned weekly. Drainage from the cleaning shall be discharged directly or through a holding tank to a sanitary sewer system or treatment facility.

 (e)  Individuals loading or unloading containers of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste onto or off transportation vehicles shall wear protective overalls and heavy gloves of neoprene or equivalent materials. Gloves and coveralls shall be decontaminated after each loading or unloading operation if the gloves and coveralls have been contaminated or are suspected of having been contaminated. If no contamination occurs or none is suspected, decontamination shall be completed at the end of the working day or work shift.

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  284.512 (relating to transportation of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste; general provisions).