69K-24.021. Requirements for Inspection of Removal Services.

(1) Removal services shall at all times be subject to inspection of all its buildings, grounds and vehicles used in the conduct of its business by the Department, or any of its designated representatives and agents, or local Department of Health inspectors.

(2) Employees of the removal services shall possess identification of their employer and such identification shall include the registration number and name of the removal service.

(3) Vehicles, for the removal of dead human remains shall be constructed so that:

(a) Bodies contained therein shall be secured to prevent displacement during a motor vehicle accident,

(b) Wherever a vehicle is used to transport more than one dead human body at a time:

1. Dead human remains are transported in a manner that separates the remains from other remains; and

2. Dead human remains, if stacked, are supported by racks or other support of sufficient strength to separate the dead human remains.

(4) Separation for dead human bodies shall be by use of:

(a) A cot;

(b) A body bag within a box; or

(c) A cremation container.

(5) Removal services shall maintain the following minimum equipment in a clean and sanitary manner and shall have this equipment available whenever dead human bodies are stored or in transit:

(a) One light weight body bag;

(b) One heavy weight body bag;

(c) One cot cover for each cot, if cots are used for transport;

(d) One first-aid kit;

(e) One fire extinguisher.

(f) Sufficient protective clothing to meet the needs of the staff accompanying the removal that, at a minimum, contains:

1. Disposable gowns;

2. Shoe covers;

3. Protective eyewear;

4. Gloves;

5. Masks;

6. Waterproof aprons;

(6) Containers for transport shall not be reused unless such containers have been disinfected.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.385 FS. Law Implemented 497.385 FS. History–New 5-21-95, Amended 9-18-95, 6-14-00, Formerly 61G8-24.021.