Responsibilities
The responsibility for safe handling, use,
disposal and appropriate management of infectious waste in the
laboratory or service area lies with the generator of that waste.
Scientists, researchers and principal
investigators will undertake projects involving the use of biohazards
and the generation of infectious waste only if all personnel directly
or indirectly involved in the generation, handling and disposal of
known and potentially infectious or bio-hazardous materials have had
the necessary training, and were made familiar with the requirements of
this plan to insure that safe and prudent work practices are followed.
Supervisors are also responsible for
making sure that employees under their supervision, who are involved in
the management, disposal and transportation of infectious waste, have
received adequate instructions and become sufficiently proficient in
prudent practices to allow them to work safely.
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