What are the regulations for transporting medical waste in the US?
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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) requires that medical waste be packaged and marked correctly, offered for transport only by certain trained individuals, and transported in closed, secure containers that are marked “medical waste”. It is also important to properly document the transport of medical waste. For more information about regulations for transporting medical waste in the US, visit the USDOT website at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/resources/regulations/hospgens/medwaste or consult your local health authority.
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What are the regulations for transporting medical waste in the US?
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In the United States, medical waste must be transported according to regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). OSHA guidelines mandate that all personnel who handle medical waste wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, face masks and eye protection. Additionally, OSHA requires that containers of medical waste be labeled appropriately, with words such as "biohazard" or "infectious." Transportation should also occur in a vehicle marked to indicate it is being used to transport medical waste.
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What are the regulations for transporting medical waste in the US?