(A) Each procedure area shall have a container for the disposal of sharps waste that is rigid, puncture resistant, leakproof and that is closeable and sealable so that when sealed, the container cannot be reopened without great difficulty. The container must be labeled with the words “sharps waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “biohazard”.
(B) All sharps waste produced during the process of tattooing, body piercing, and permanent cosmetics shall be disposed of by one of the following methods:
1. Steam sterilized on site and disposed of as solid waste. If this method is utilized, a chemical indicator strip or tape that indicates that the container has been treated must be affixed prior to sterilization, and shall stay affixed to the container when it is disposed;
2. Treated on site by a method approved by the Director of Public Health, and disposed of as solid waste; and
3. Removal and disposal through use of a registered medical waste hauler in accordance with the provisions of the California Medical Waste Management Act, being Cal. Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Environmental Health, Part 14, Medical Waste, §§ 117600 et seq. Tracking documents must be maintained on site and be available for review for a period of two years from the date of removal from the body art facility.
(Ord. 539, passed 4-4-2006)