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<p>[[Safety Policy]] | <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 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> | <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> | ||
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<li>Employees shall not offer for shipment packages containing hazardous materials or dangerous goods until they receive applicable training and ensure that the package complies with regulations. Training may be scheduled by contacting the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department (ext. 9-6356). Employees are required to receive a certificate upon completion of training.<br />< | <li>Employees shall not offer for shipment packages containing hazardous materials or dangerous goods until they receive applicable training and ensure that the package complies with regulations. Training may be scheduled by contacting the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department (ext. 9-6356). Employees are required to receive a certificate upon completion of training.<br /><br /><strong>Note: Transfer or Receipt of Select Agent Organisms or Chemical Toxins<br /><br /></strong>42 CFR Part 73 requires laboratories to be registered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services before they can possess, transfer, or receive select agent or organisms or chemical toxins. To comply with this federal mandate, any laboratory considering the transfer or receipt of these agents must first contact the UNMC Biosafety Officer, ext. 9-7774 for guidance on registration and shipment requirements. The list of select agent organisms can be found in Section B-4 of the UNMC Chemical Safety Manual.</li> | ||
<li>Employees shall meet the initial and recurrent training requirements prior to signing a shipper's declaration or authorizing a hazardous material or dangerous goods package not requiring a shipper's declaration (e.g., dry ice, biological substances. Training shall be in accordance with 49 CFR 172 Subpart H and IATA requirements. Recurrent training is required every two years.</li> | <li>Employees shall meet the initial and recurrent training requirements prior to signing a shipper's declaration or authorizing a hazardous material or dangerous goods package not requiring a shipper's declaration (e.g., dry ice, biological substances. Training shall be in accordance with 49 CFR 172 Subpart H and IATA requirements. Recurrent training is required every two years.</li> | ||
<li>The point of contact for the proper shipping of hazardous material or dangerous goods is UNMC Chemical and Radiation Safety (9-6356, zip 5480). All correspondence with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or DOT shall be through the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department. Should a FAA or DOT agent arrive on campus, contact the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department.</li> | <li>The point of contact for the proper shipping of hazardous material or dangerous goods is UNMC Chemical and Radiation Safety (9-6356, zip 5480). All correspondence with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or DOT shall be through the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department. Should a FAA or DOT agent arrive on campus, contact the Chemical and Radiation Safety Department.</li> | ||