§ 117967 Medical Waste Operator Training

Key Takeaways

•Big places that treat medical waste (like hospitals) must train workers on how to use the machines safely.
•Workers need to learn how to use the equipment, wear the right safety gear, and clean up spills.
•Training must happen every year, not just once.
•They have to keep records of the training for at least two years.

Example

A hospital uses a big machine to sterilize medical waste like used needles and bandages.

The hospital must teach the workers how to use the machine safely, like wearing gloves and masks. They also have to train them every year and write it down to prove it happened.

(a) Large quantity generators that treat medical waste onsite using steam sterilization, incineration, microwave technology, or other department approved treatment technology to treat medical waste shall train the operators of the equipment in its use, proper protective equipment to wear, if necessary, and how to clean up spills to ensure that the equipment is being operated in a safe and effective manner. (b) Annual training for the operators shall be provided after the initial training has been completed. (c) The training shall be documented and the documentation shall be retained at the facility for a minimum of two years. Training shall comply with applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, including those found in Section 1910 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 564, Sec. 49. (AB 333) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Key Takeaways

•Big places that treat medical waste (like hospitals) must train workers on how to use the machines safely.
•Workers need to learn how to use the equipment, wear the right safety gear, and clean up spills.
•Training must happen every year, not just once.
•They have to keep records of the training for at least two years.

Example

A hospital uses a big machine to sterilize medical waste like used needles and bandages.

The hospital must teach the workers how to use the machine safely, like wearing gloves and masks. They also have to train them every year and write it down to prove it happened.

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