1. In an event of spillage of non-liquid infectious/biologically contaminated wastes (solids, non-sharp, plastics, paper, disposable gloves, rubber, etc.) prior to decontamination materials will be placed in non-soluble plastic bags (red autoclave bag) using non-breakable scoops or dustpan-like aids as necessary, closed tightly and placed in an outer autoclave bag that will also be tightly sealed. If generated in rooms __________ these bags shall be autoclaved in room __________. If the primary autoclave in room ________ is inoperable this wastes shall be transported to the autoclave in room _________ in a covered non-breakable container, after autoclaving, place red bag in a clear or transparent plastic bag, labeled with date, time and lab name and disposed of in the ordinary dumpster. Personnel performing this clean-up will be appropriately dressed in personnel protective equipment (e.g., laboratory coat, water resistant apron, utility gloves, and safety goggles). After pick-up all surfaces exposed must be covered with paper toweling and moderately flooded with disinfectant (type and conc. __________). The disinfectant must sit for a minimum 30 minutes. This toweling must be disposed of by autoclaving as above. Any non-disposable containers used for cleaning up infectious spills shall be autoclaved, cleaned, labeled "sterilized" and returned to use.

2. In an event of spillage of liquid infectious wastes prior to decontamination the entire volume shall be covered with absorbent paper toweling (spill kit) and moderately flooded with appropriate disinfectant (type and conc. __________). After an interval of at least 20 minutes this wastes will be removed and placed in a non-soluble red autoclave bag. This bag will be sealed, placed in a second labelled autoclave bag and autoclaved prior to disposal. The surface shall be treated with further toweling or spill kit material and disinfected with disinfectant as above. All toweling will be autoclaved prior to disposal. Any non-disposable containers used for cleaning up infectious spills shall be autoclaved, cleaned, labelled as sterilized and return to use.

3. In an event of unavailability of primary autoclave in room _________, the autoclave wastes shall be transported to the secondary autoclave located at room __________, in a covered non-breakable container, autoclaved, bagged in a clear/transparent bag, labelled with date, time and lab name and disposed of in ordinary trash (location__________). Personnel performing this clean-up should be appropriately gowned and gloved. After pickup all surfaces exposed should be covered with paper toweling or spill kit and moderately flooded with appropriate disinfectant (type and conc. __________). This toweling shall be disposed of by autoclaving as described in above. Any non-disposable containers used for cleaning up infectious spills shall be autoclaved, cleaned, labelled sterilized, and returned to use.

   In the event that both primary and secondary autoclave is down, please store wastes in a refrigerator until the autoclave is repaired. If this cannot be done, please call Biological Safety, to authorize chemical treatment.

4. Autoclaves shall be monitored for performance using a biological indicator, chemical indicator (autoclave tape) and time checks at least quarterly. Date and results (positive or negative) will be recorded in the autoclave monitor log kept at (room_________). Corrective actions will be instituted immediately if the working temperature, pressure, or time checks of the autoclave are insufficient.

5. All biologicaly contaminated sharps will be collected in red sharp containers. When filled to the fill line (approximately 7/8 filled) the lids of these containers shall be securely fastened with strapping tape and the containers transported to room ____ for storage until collection by _____________ for proper disposal.