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PENN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

II.C.2.b.2.xi. Labeling and Signs

a) Labels: Biohazard warning labels shall be attached to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious materials, lab equipment where biohazards are stored or used in (e.g. incubators, centrifuges, etc.), and other containers used to transport or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials. Labels shall:

1) include the universal biohazard symbol.

Biosafety Symbol

2) be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

3) Red bags or containers may be substituted for labels.

b) Signs: Biohazard warning signs shall be posted at the entrance to HIV/HBV research laboratories and other work areas in which biohazards are used.Contact EHRS to request a room sign.

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