17.50.1508 EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE AND DECONTAMINATION PLAN -- REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (1) An emergency spill response and decontamination plan must describe, at a minimum, procedures for: (a) preventing access or exposure to the spill location by unauthorized persons; (b) the containment of spilled or leaking infectious waste; (c) the safe repackaging and relabeling of spilled waste or broken or leaking containers; and (d) reporting the spill or leak to the department and local authorities. (2) A spill containment and cleanup kit must contain, at a minimum: (a) absorbent material for spilled liquids; (b) hospital grade disinfectant; (c) packaging and labeling supplies; (d) a shovel, broom, and bucket; and (e) protective clothing, including gloves, masks, and protective eyewear. (3) A spill or release of infectious waste during transport, storage, or treatment must be reported to the department within 24 hours of the spill or release. History: 75-10-208, MCA; IMP, 75-10-1004, 75-10-1005, MCA; NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1825, Eff. 10/18/13 |