Storing Contaminated Items
Contaminated items should not be stored or processed in a way that requires you to reach into containers.
Use the proper containers to store or dispose of contaminated items.
Work practice controls should be established to prevent you from reaching into a container to remove potentially contaminated items, such as glassware or needles.
All equipment and work surfaces that could become contaminated should be cleaned and decontaminated routinely using an appropriate disinfectant while wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
All pails, bins, and similar reusable receptacles should be decontaminated on a regular basis and as soon as possible after visible contamination is noticed.
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10-4. All equipment and work surfaces that could become contaminated should _____.
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