{"id":1263,"date":"2017-09-14T06:56:53","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/?page_id=1263"},"modified":"2018-08-06T10:33:51","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T10:33:51","slug":"alabama-biohazard-waste-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/states\/alabama-biohazard-waste-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Biohazard Waste Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Storage of medical waste by the generator must not exceed seven calendar days from the date initial storage begins unless waste is refrigerated at a temperature less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n
Storage requirements [above] do not apply to generators who generate less than 220 pounds per month of medical waste.<\/p>\n
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Alabama\u2019s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Department of Environmental Management Land Division. The complete detailed disposal requirements are outlined in Medical\u00a0Waste Program Regulations, Division 17.<\/p>\n
In addition to the state medical waste environmental regulations there are some Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules that apply to medical\/infectious waste. Alabama is one of 26 states covered entirely by the federal OSHA program. OSHA rules (Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standards) impact various aspects of medical\/infectious waste, including management of sharps, requirements for containers that hold or store medical\/infectious waste, labeling of medical\/infectious waste bags\/containers, and employee training.<\/p>\n
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Alabama Department of Environmental Management Land Division.<\/strong><\/p>\n OSHA (federal)<\/strong><\/p>\n : (334) 271-7730<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
: Email<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
: Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
: (800) 321-6742<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n