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[[Safety]] | [[Deadly Weapon]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] | [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]] | [[Portable Space Heaters]] | [[Children in the Workplace]] | [[Pets in the Workplace]] | [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] | [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] | [[Medical Surveillance]] | [[Threat Assessment | [[Safety]] | [[Deadly Weapon]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] | [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]] | [[Portable Space Heaters]] | [[Children in the Workplace]] | [[Pets in the Workplace]] | [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] | [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] | [[Medical Surveillance]] | [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] | [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] | [[Youth Safety]]<br /> | ||
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Policy No.: '''2002''' | |||
<br />Effective Date: '''08/10/06''' | <br />Effective Date: '''08/10/06''' | ||
<br />Revised Date: '''01/11/13''' | <br />Revised Date: '''01/11/13''' | ||
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<big>'''Shipment of Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Shipment of Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods Policy'''</big> | ||
==Policy== | |||
The shipment of hazardous materials or dangerous goods is a serious matter that requires [http://unmc.edu/ 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 (exempt human or animal specimens) and cultures, shall follow regulatory requirements for the applicable mode of transportation (e.g., air, ground). | |||
==Basis for Policy== | ==Basis for Policy== | ||
The [http://www.dot.gov/ Department of Transportation] (DOT) in Title 49 of the [http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html Code of Federal Regulations] (CFR) provides instructions for all modes of transportation. In addition, the [http://www.icao.int/ International Civil Aviation Organization] (ICAO) and the [http://www.iata.org/index.htm 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. | The [http://www.dot.gov/ Department of Transportation] (DOT) in Title 49 of the [http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html Code of Federal Regulations] (CFR) provides instructions for all modes of transportation. In addition, the [http://www.icao.int/ International Civil Aviation Organization] (ICAO) and the [http://www.iata.org/index.htm 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. | ||
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#*Certified shippers must keep, on file, available for inspection, shipping documentation (air bills, shippers declarations, bill of lading) for two (2) years after the acceptance of the material by the initial carrier. Shippers must also keep current copies of vendor package certifications (if required) in the file for inspection. | #*Certified shippers must keep, on file, available for inspection, shipping documentation (air bills, shippers declarations, bill of lading) for two (2) years after the acceptance of the material by the initial carrier. Shippers must also keep current copies of vendor package certifications (if required) in the file for inspection. | ||
#A person who offers a Category A Infectious substance package for transport must follow the special handling security requirements as outlined in UNMC-IBC30. Please consult this policy prior to shipment. For questions regarding this policy, call Peter Iwen at 559-7774. | #A person who offers a Category A Infectious substance package for transport must follow the special handling security requirements as outlined in UNMC-IBC30. Please consult this policy prior to shipment. For questions regarding this policy, call Peter Iwen at 559-7774. | ||
#The Chemical Safety Office will conduct audits of shippers to verify that all components are being implemented and are adequate. This includes, for example, training, packaging, and proper completion of the shipping papers. Audit findings are documented under a system designed by the Office of the General Counsel for the University of Nebraska to ensure attorney-client privilege. Information resulting from internal audits must not be photocopied or duplicated. | #The Chemical Safety Office will conduct audits of shippers to verify that all components are being implemented and are adequate. This includes, for example, training, packaging, and proper completion of the shipping papers. Audit findings are documented under a system designed by the Office of the General Counsel for the University of Nebraska to ensure attorney-client privilege. Information resulting from internal audits must not be photocopied or duplicated. | ||
==Additional Information== | |||
Contact the [http://www.unmc.edu/CRSO/ Chemical and Radiation Safety Department] (9-6356) | |||
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