La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXVII-701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXVII-701 - Requirements for Transporters of Potentially Infectious Biomedical Waste [formerly paragraph 27:023]

A. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-1] This Section shall apply to all transportation of potentially infectious biomedical waste within, into, out of or through the state of Louisiana.

B. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-2] A generator that transports large quantities of untreated, or treated but still recognizable potentially infectious biomedical waste must secure a permit as required in this Section.

C. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-3] Arrangements between a generator and transporter for the transport of potentially infectious biomedical waste must be in the form of written contract which specifies that both parties fully understand and are fully committed to compliance with the provision of these regulations.

D. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-4] Potentially infectious biomedical waste to be transported from the point of generation to an off-site treatment or disposal facility must meet the packaging and labeling requirements specified in §303

E. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-5] The transporter shall deliver potentially infectious biomedical waste only to facilities that are permitted to transfer, store, treat or otherwise receive such wastes in accordance with these regulations. In the event that potentially infectious biomedical waste is transported out of state, the transporter shall deliver such waste to a facility demonstrating full compliance with all pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

F. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-6] Vehicles used by transporters shall meet the following minimum requirements.

1. The vehicle must have a fully enclosed cargo carrying body or compartment which is an integral part of the vehicle or firmly attached thereto and which affords protection from theft, vandalism, inadvertent human and animal exposure, rain, rodents and insects. The cargo body or compartment shall be separated by a solid barrier from the driver and passengers.

2. Provision shall be made for the containment within the body or compartment of any liquid which might leak from the packaged waste.

3. The cargo body or compartment shall be maintained in good sanitary condition and must be secured if left unattended.

4. The cargo body or vehicle containing the cargo compartment shall be identified on both sides with the name of the transporter and on both sides and the rear with the words "Medical Waste," "Infectious Waste," "Regulated Medical Waste," or "Potentially Infectious Biomedical Waste" in letters at least three inches high on contrasting background. In addition, a current permit decal issued by the Department of Health and Hospitals shall be affixed to the lower front section of the left side of the cargo body or to the driver's side door of the vehicle.

G. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-7] Any person transporting potentially infectious biomedical waste for a generator other than himself shall secure a permit from the state health officer or his duly authorized representative by submitting each of the following.

1. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-7(1)] A completed and signed permit application form provided by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The forms shall contain the following:

a. a statement certifying that the permittee understands and will comply with the applicable requirements of this Part;

b. a list of all vehicles and containers to be used by the permittee for transporting potentially infectious medical waste; and

c. a copy of a certificate of insurance;

d. a commitment that insurance coverage will be fully maintained for the duration of the permit.

2. [Formerly paragraph 27:023-7(2)] An operation plan for the handling and transport of potentially infectious biomedical waste. the operation plan shall include the following, each of which shall be subject to approval by the state health officer or his designee:

a. the method(s) to be used for handling potentially infectious biomedical waste separately from other waste which prevents unauthorized persons from having access to or contact with the waste;

b. the method(s) to be used for labeling each package of potentially infectious biomedical Waste, and, if needed, the method(s) for tracking such waste, if the name, address and phone number of the generator is not to appear on the outer package, as specified in §303. G.2 of these regulations;

c. the method(s) to be used for loading and unloading of such wastes which limits the number of persons handling the wastes and minimizes the possibility of exposure of employees and the public to potentially infectious biomedical waste;

d. the method(s) to be used for decontaminating emptied reusable potentially infectious biomedical waste containers, transport vehicles and facility equipment which are known or believed to have been contaminated with potentially infectious biomedical waste;

e. the provision and required use of clean protective gloves and uniforms for persons manually loading or unloading containers of potentially infectious biomedical waste on or from transport vehicles. Soiled protective gear shall be laundered or otherwise properly treated;

f. the management of any person having had bodily contact with potentially infectious biomedical waste;

g. except as specified in §501, and single small quantity packages of potentially infectious biomedical waste, compactor vehicles shall not be used for the transport of potentially infectious biomedical waste.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXVII-701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1453 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(2)(b) and R.S. 40:5.