Section 117938 - Inspection and permitting requirements for small quantity generators using onsite steam sterilization, incineration, or microwave technology to treat medical waste(a) Small quantity generators using onsite steam sterilization, incineration, or microwave technology to treat medical waste are subject to biennial inspection of that onsite treatment facility by the enforcement agency and may be subject to the permitting requirements for onsite medical waste treatment facilities as determined by the enforcement agency.(b)(1) The operators of the treatment equipment specified in subdivision (a) shall be required to receive training in the operation of the treatment equipment, proper protective equipment to wear, if any, how to clean up spills, and other information required to operate the treatment equipment in a safe and effective manner.(2) Annual training for the operators shall be provided after the initial training has been completed.(3) The training shall be documented for each treatment operator and retained on file at the generator 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.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 117938
Amended by Stats 2014 ch 564 (AB 333),s 41, eff. 1/1/2015.