§ 117967. — 117967. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 564, Sec. 49.)

California § 117967.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 104.: DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
• Part 14.: PART 14. MEDICAL WASTE
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Large Quantity Generator Requirements

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(a)
Large quantity generators that treat medical waste onsite using steam sterilization, incineration, microwave technology, or other department approved treatment technology to treat medical waste shall train the operators of the equipment in its use, proper protective equipment to wear, if necessary, and how to clean up spills to ensure that the equipment is being operated in a safe and effective manner.
(b)
Annual training for the operators shall be provided after the initial training has been completed.
(c)
The training shall be documented and the documentation shall be retained at the facility for a minimum of two years. Training
shall comply with applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, including those found in Section 1910 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 564, Sec. 49. (AB 333) Effective January 1, 2015.