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