Guide to JCAHO Environment of Care Standard 3.10.9
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Introduction Table of Contents Checklist for 3.10.9
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Environment of Care Standard 3.10: The organization manages hazardous materials and waste risks Element of Performance 9. Labeling The organization properly labels hazardous materials and waste. |
This page provides
a set of criteria for evaluating how well
a facility complies with labeling requirements.
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The criteria are divided into several topic areas. |
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Hazardous Materials Management
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All hazardous chemical
products have labels that indicate name of the chemical
product, and any hazard warnings. Labels may also identify
recommended PPE and/or use the diamond NFPA 704 hazard
warning numbering system.
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Containers of hazardous
waste are marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” and
a descriptive name of the waste and the accumulation
start date.
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All satellite accumulation
hazardous waste containers are properly labeled with
the words, “Hazardous Waste” and a descriptive
name of the waste . The date need not be placed
on the container until after it is full.
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Hazardous waste
shipping containers are labeled with the proper DOT shipping
name, DOT primary and subsidiary hazards.
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Regulated Medical (Infectious) Waste
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Medical waste is
clearly defined, identified, and labeled.
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Warning labels and
signs shall be affixed to containers of regulated
waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood
or other potentially infectious material; and other
containers used to store, transport or ship blood or
other potentially infectious materials.
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Medical waste bags
are color coded (usually red) and/or labeled with the
universal biohazard symbol.
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Signs are posted to identify restricted areas. | |||
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Regulated medical waste
shipping containers are labeled with the proper DOT shipping
name, DOT primary and subsidiary hazards.
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Containers are properly
labeled with the name of the universal waste and the
accumulation start date. (e.g., “Universal
Waste Batteries”).
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All asbestos containing, or assumed asbestos containing, building materials are labeled with words similar to the following: Caution – Contains Asbestos –
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Any areas using ethylene oxide having potential risk for overexposing that would be considered regulated areas must have the following warning sign (29 CFR 1910.1047 ( j ) (1) (i): would the same hold true for formaldehyde and the other HM that have separate standards for them? DANGER |
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Aboveground storage tank parts are labeled with appropriate American Petroleum Institute (API) code (e.g. Hexagon for #2 Fuel Oil) (40 CFR 280). | |||
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Containers holding
used oil are labeled with the words “Used Oil”.
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