What reference would you use to determine if an infectious waste that contains viable organisms is included?

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the appropriate reference to determine if an infectious waste containing viable organisms is classified as hazardous waste. RCRA defines solid waste and includes specifications on various types of waste, including hazardous waste regulations. Infectious waste, which poses a potential risk of infection to humans, can fall under the hazardous waste category if it exhibits certain characteristics as defined by the RCRA.

Under RCRA, infectious waste management includes guidelines for storage, treatment, and disposal to ensure public health and environmental safety. Therefore, consulting the RCRA is necessary to assess if specific infectious waste meets the criteria to be classified as hazardous, guiding proper handling and regulatory compliance.

In contrast, other acts like the OSHA manual primarily focus on worker safety and health regulations, the TSCA Act deals with chemical substances and mixtures, and CERCLA focuses on the cleanup of hazardous waste sites, none of which would specifically address the categorization of infectious waste.