Policy: Biological Waste Identification

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(Policy predates system.) - originally became effective on 07/01/1999
Name: Biological Waste Identification
Number: 10000300
Code: ADM.EC.200.002
Status: Approved and Activated
Administrative Division: VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office: Environmental Health & Safety
Effective Date: 10/12/2020
Next Review Date: 03/18/2025
Last Changed by: Kesler, Shane Lee on 03/18/2024
Approved By: Jones, Nina Jean on 10/12/2020
Summary/Purpose: The Biological Waste Identification Policy details the definitions of
Biohazardous, Medical, Infectious and Pathalogical Waste Materials.
Policy Narrative: PDF File
People Affected:  FACULTY    STUDENTS  
Keywords:
Related UM Policies: ADM.EC.100.002   Chemical Waste Disposal
ADM.EC.100.008   Hazardous Waste Identification
ADM.EC.200.001   Biological Safety Manual
ADM.EC.200.003   Biosafety for Maintenance Personnel
ADM.EC.200.004   Medical Waste Disposal
ADM.EC.200.005   Uncontaminated Animal Bedding
ADM.EC.200.006   Autoclave Safety
ADM.EC.500.002   Custodians in Hazardous Locations
ADM.EC.500.003   Disposal of Laboratory Glassware
Related Resources: Biological Safety Information Page
Laboratory Services Home Page
Waste Disposal Information Page

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Policy History

Related Notes: Note posted on 04/01/2005 by LARRY D SPARKS from Policy Reject
The Policy Summary/Purpose section on the web template ends with a period and a question mark.
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Note posted on 02/06/2006 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes Necessary
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Note posted on 02/06/2007 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes Necessary
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Note posted on 05/07/2007 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Submit To Administrative Division Policy Agent
Policy Numbers changed to align to updated system, e.g. ADM.EC.001.001 to ADM.EC.100.001. No other changes were made to the policy.
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Note posted on 12/18/2008 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesRelated resources, policies and links updated. Policy reviewed - no changes necessary.
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Note posted on 03/29/2010 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesPolicy reviewed - no changes necessary.
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Note posted on 09/12/2011 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes.
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Note posted on 03/11/2013 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesPolicy reviewed - no changes necessary.
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Note posted on 02/03/2014 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes Necessary
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Note posted on 03/07/2016 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes at this time
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Note posted on 06/13/2016 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Update
Updated Department Information, Links and formatting
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Note posted on 07/05/2016 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Submit To Policy Manager
Updated Department Information, Links and formatting
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Note posted on 12/04/2017 by EDWARD M MOVITZ from Policy Review With No ChangesNo Changes Necessary
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Note posted on 01/21/2020 by Shane Lee Kesler from Policy Update
Changed the page layout so that it is easier to read.
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Note posted on 01/19/2021 by Shane Lee Kesler from Policy Review With No Changes
Reviewed with no changes
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Note posted on 01/18/2022 by Shane Kesler from Policy Review With No Changes
Reviewed with no changes
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