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Biological
hazard warnings signify an actual or potential presence
of a biohazard. They identify equipment, containers, rooms,
materials, experimental animals, or any combination of these,
which contain, or are contaminated with, viable hazardous
agents.
Design Requirements: BioHazard signs and labels
need to contain the symbol at the left, as well as the signal
word BioHazard or Biological Hazard. They must meet OSHA
Standards 1910.145(e) and 1910.1030(g)(1).
Employee training should properly address the meaning and
significance of both the term 'Biohazard' and the biohazard
symbol.
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Biohazard Labeling
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Biohazard Marking 1910.1030(g)(1)
Warning
labels must be affixed to containers of regulated
waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood
or other potentially infectious material. The labels
must include the biohazard symbol, and the word "BIOHAZARD."
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No Food or Drink
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No Food or Drink 1910.1030(d)(2)(x) (Informational
Marking)
Food
and drink may not be kept in refrigerators, freezers,
shelves, cabinets or on countertops or benchtops where
blood or other potentially infectious materials are
present.
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Biohazard Symbol
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Biohazard Symbol 1910.145(e)(4)
The
biological hazard warning shall be used to signify
the actual or potential presence of a biohazard and
to identify equipment, containers, rooms, materials,
experimental animals, or combinations thereof, which
contain, or are contaminated with viable hazardous
agents.
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