Section 410IAC1-3-25. Storage

   If infectious waste is stored prior to final disposal, all persons subject to this rule shall:

(1) store infectious waste in a secure area that:

(A) is locked or otherwise secured to eliminate access by or exposure to the general public;

(B) affords protection from adverse environmental conditions and vermin; and

(C) has a prominently displayed biohazard symbol;

(2) store infectious waste in a manner that preserves the integrity of the container, and is not conducive to rapid microbial growth and putrefaction; and

(3) disinfect reusable containers for infectious waste each time that they are emptied, unless the surfaces of the reusable containers have been protected from contamination by disposable liners, bags, or other devices that are removed with the infectious waste.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-3-25; filed Jan 17, 1989, 3:30 p.m.: 12 IR 1385; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 2:23 p.m.: 24 IR 4234; readopted filed May 22, 2007, 1:44 p.m.: 20070613-IR-410070141RFA; readopted filed Sep 11, 2013, 3:19 p.m.: 20131009-IR-410130346RFA)