Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.70014

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 325.70014 - Communication of hazards to employees

Rule 14.

(1) An employer shall post signs at the entrance to work areas specified in R 325.70012. The signs shall bear the following legend:

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[Name of infectious agent]

[Special requirements for entering the area]

[Name and telephone number of the laboratory director or other responsible person]

These signs shall be fluorescent orange-red with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color.

(2) Labels shall be in compliance with all of the following requirements:

(a) Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers that contain blood or other potentially infectious material, and other containers that are used to store or transport blood or other potentially infectious material, except as provided in subdivision (e) or (f) of this subrule.

(b) Labels that are required pursuant to this rule shall include the follow legend:

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(c) Labels shall be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominately orange or orange-red, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

(d) Labels shall either be an integral part of the container or shall be affixed as close as safely possible to the container by string, wire, or adhesive or by another method that prevents the loss of labels or the unintentional removal of labels.

(e) Red bags or red containers may be substituted for labels.

(f) Containers of blood, blood components, or blood products that are labeled as to their contents and that have been released for transfusion or other clinical use are exempted from the labeling requirements of this rule.

(g) Individual containers of blood or other potentially infectious materials that are placed in a labeled container during storage, transport, shipment, or disposal are exempted from labeling requirements.

(h) Labels required for contaminated equipment shall be in accordance this subrule and shall also describe which portions of the equipment remain contaminated.

(i) Regulated waste that has been decontaminated need not be labeled or color-coded.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.70014

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