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<p>[[Safety Policy]] | [[Deadly Weapon Policy]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]]| [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]]</p> | <p>[[Safety Policy]] | [[Deadly Weapon Policy]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]]| [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]]</p> | ||
<p>POLICY NO: <strong>2002</strong><br />EFFECTIVE DATE: <strong>08/10/06 </strong></p> | <p>POLICY NO: <strong>2002</strong><br />EFFECTIVE DATE: <strong>08/10/06 </strong></p> | ||
<p>The shipment of hazardous materials or | <p>The shipment of hazardous materials or dangerous goods is a serious matter that requires University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) compliance with regulatory requirements. All employees who ship hazardous materials or dangerous goods, which includes dry ice, Category A Infectious Substances affecting humans and/or animals, Category B Infectious Substances (biological substances), patient specimens (except human or animal specimens) and cultures, shall follow regulatory requirements for the applicable mode of transportation (e.g., air, ground).</p> | ||
<h2>Basis for Policy</h2> | <h2>Basis for Policy</h2> | ||
<p>The Department of Transportation (DOT) in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provides instructions for all modes of transportation. In addition, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) impose more stringent requirements for air transportation by providing technical instructions. Violations of these regulations may result in fines ranging from $500 to $32,500 per day per violation.</p> | <p>The Department of Transportation (DOT) in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provides instructions for all modes of transportation. In addition, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) impose more stringent requirements for air transportation by providing technical instructions. Violations of these regulations may result in fines ranging from $500 to $32,500 per day per violation.</p> | ||