The containers for storage, transport, or shipping of specimens of blood or other potentially infectious material must be labeled or color-coded according to paragraph (g)(1)(i). When a facility utilizes Universal Precautions in the handling of all specimens, the labeling/color-coding of specimens is not necessary provided containers are recognizable as containing specimens. This exemption only applies while the specimens/containers remain within the facility. Labeling or color-coding in accordance with (g)(1)(i) is required if the specimens or containers leave the facility.
A readily observable label in accordance with (g)(1)(i)(H) must be attached to equipment contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials. The label must state which portions of the equipment remain contaminated.
Personal protective equipment which is removed must be placed in a appropriately designated area or container for storage, washing, decontamination, or disposal.
Contaminated sharps and regulated waste must be placed in containers which are labeled in accordance with (g)(1)(i). Contaminated laundry is to be placed and transported in bags or containers labeled or color-coded in accordance with (g)(1)(i). Alternative labeling is permitted when a facility utilizes Universal Precautions in the handling of all soiled laundry as long as the alternative labeling or coding permits all employees to recognize the containers as requiring compliance with Universal Precautions. If the laundry is shipped off-site to a facility that does not utilize Universal Precautions in the handling of all laundry, the facility generating the laundry must place it in bags or containers labeled or color-coded in accordance with paragraph (g))(1)(i).
In an HIV or HBV research laboratory or production facility, contaminated materials that are to be decontaminated at a site away from the work area must be placed in a durable, leakproof, labeled or color-coded container that is closed before being removed from the work area. When other potentially infectious materials or infected animals are present in the work area or containment module, a hazard waning sign incorporating the universal biohazard symbol must be posted on all access doors. The hazard warning sign must comply with paragraph (g)(1)(ii).
Warning labels must be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material, and other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious material, except as provided in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(E), (F), and (G).
The labels must be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color. The labels should be affixed as close as possible to the container with string, wire, adhesive, or other method that prevents their loss or unintentional removal.
Red bags or red containers may be substituted for labels. Containers of blood, blood components, or blood products that are labeled as to their contents and have been released for transfusion or other clinical use are exempted from the labeling requirements. Individual containers of blood or other potentially infectious materials that are placed in a labeled container during storage, transport, shipment, or disposal are exempted from the labeling requirement.
Labels for contaminated equipment must comply with the requirements of paragraph (g) and must state which portions of the equipment remain contaminated. Regulated waste that has been decontaminated need not be labeled or color-coded.
Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure.
Employers must post signs at the entrance to work areas specified in paragraph (e), HIV and HBV research laboratories and production facilities. The signs must be fluorescent orange-red, or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color and shall bear the following legend:
BIOHAZARD
[Name of Infectious Agent]
[Special requirements for entering the area]
[Name, telephone number of the laboratory director or other responsible person]
[Special requirements for entering the area]
[Name, telephone number of the laboratory director or other responsible person]
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