§ 284.513. Transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste; additional provisions.
(a) This section sets forth additional requirements for the transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste. This section does not apply to vehicles used by a generator of less than 220 pounds of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste per month for transporting the generator’s own waste.
(b) Vehicles or conveyances for transporting regulated medical 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 regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste license number, if applicable.
(2) A placard or decal containing the phrase ‘‘regulated medical waste’’ or ‘‘chemotherapeutic waste,’’ or both, as applicable, 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 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(B) (relating to bloodborne pathogens).
(3) Until November 8, 2016, the words ‘‘infectious waste’’ or ‘‘regulated medical waste’’ if regulated medical waste is being transported.
(4) After November 8, 2016, the words ‘‘regulated medical waste’’ if regulated medical waste is being transported.
(c) A vehicle used for transporting regulated medical 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 EPA-approved disinfectant in an appropriate applicator.
(3) Fifty fluorescent orange, orange-red, or red or yellow, or both, plastic bags that meet the requirements of § 284.413 (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 cargo area of vehicles used for transporting regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste that has not been in direct physical contact with regulated medical 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.
Source The provisions of this § 284.513 amended November 7, 2014, effective November 8, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7021. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (273316) to (273317).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 284.414 (relating to marking of containers); and 25 Pa. Code § 284.512 (relating to transportation of regulated medical and chemotherapeutic waste; general provisions).
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