Labeling

Introduction

Date of Last Review 3/16/10

Date of Last Review 10/18/10

Date of Last Review 10/31/11
SME: Infection Control Manager

UTHCPC requires proper labeling on all containers and storage cabinets.

Purpose: For safe environment.

Incoming containers

Do not remove or deface any existing labels if incoming container contains product.

Labeling responsibilities

This table identifies container and storage cabinet labeling responsibilities:

Who	Responsibilities	When
Safety office and department managers	Inspect storage containers and cabinet labels.	Routinely
Department	Ensures labels on all containers and storage cabinets are as follows: Written in legible English as the primary language Identify the name and hazard/warning for the material Example: Acetone - Flammable Exceptions: The following are do not require labels: An empty incoming container Portable container for immediate use Example: A product immediately transferred from a labeled container to an unlabeled portable container	Routinely

Related standards

The Joint Commission : Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection

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