Section 18.23.330. Waste management.

The owner or operator of a shop described in 18 AAC 23.300(a) shall ensure that  
		(1) medical waste is not commingled with non-medical waste;  
		(2) medical waste is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the landfill where the medical waste will be taken;  
		(3) waste that is stored inside the shop is stored in a durable, easily cleanable container that does not leak or absorb liquid and that is kept clean and emptied into an outside container at least once per week; in addition, the owner shall ensure that  
			(A) the waste  
				(i) is not accessible to the public or clients; and  
				(ii) does not create an odor or attract pests; and  
			(B) if the waste is stored in a room, the room is  
				(i) easily cleanable and kept clean;  
				(ii) not used for another purpose; and  
				(iii) large enough to store all waste containers;  
		(4) plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags are of sufficient strength to contain waste safely from the point of origin to the point of disposal and are completely closed or sealed before disposal; a plastic bag or wet-strength paper bag may be used to line a container; and  
		(5) each outside storage container, including any dumpster, compactor, or compactor system, is easily cleanable, has tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers, and is kept covered and reasonably clean.   

Authorities

08.13.030;08.13.120;08.13.210;44.46.020

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 23.325
18 AAC 23.340
18 AAC 23.350

Authority

AS 08.13.030 AS 08.13.120 AS 08.13.210 AS 44.46.020 Editor's note: Under Department of Labor and Workforce Development regulations set out in 8 AAC 61.1010, the requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030, addressing occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, are occupational safety and health standards in this state. Owners and operators should contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for assistance in complying with those requirements.

History

Eff. 12/1/2002, Register 164

References

8.61.1010