Infectious waste spills must be contained and cleaned up immediately.
I. A spill kit containing absorbent material, bleach or another USEPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant, biohazard bags, gloves, eye protection, and a biohazard sharps container must be accessible in the laboratory.
Assemble the infectious waste box provided by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and ensure that all markings are oriented correctly with “Up Arrows” pointed upward.
Tape all seams with sturdy packaging tape. NOTE: Masking tape is not acceptable.
Line the infectious waste box with the EHS provided red plastic infectious waste bag prior to the