Shipping Hazardous Materials: Difference between revisions

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#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 [http://www.unmc.edu/ehs/ Environmental Health & Safety Department] (ext. 9-6356). Employees are required to receive a certificate upon completion of training.<br /><strong>Note: Transfer or Receipt of Select Agent Organisms or Chemical Toxins<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.
#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 [http://www.unmc.edu/ehs/ Environmental Health & Safety Department] (ext. 9-6356). Employees are required to receive a certificate upon completion of training.<br /><strong>Note: Transfer or Receipt of Select Agent Organisms or Chemical Toxins<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.
#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.
#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.
#The point of contact for the proper shipping of hazardous material or dangerous goods is UNMC [http://www.unmc.edu/ehs Environmental Health & Safety Department] (9-6356, zip 5480). All correspondence with [http://www.faa.gov/ 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.
#The point of contact for the proper shipping of hazardous material or dangerous goods is UNMC [http://www.unmc.edu/ehs Environmental Health & Safety Department] (9-6356, zip 5480). All correspondence with [http://www.faa.gov/ Federal Aviation Administration] (FAA) or DOT shall be through the Environmental Health & Safety Department. Should a FAA or DOT agent arrive on campus, contact the Environmental Health & Safety Department.
#Certified employees may ship packages from departmental locations. All shipments must be packed and shipped by a certified individual.
#Certified employees may ship packages from departmental locations. All shipments must be packed and shipped by a certified individual.
#The shipper shall review the following for each hazardous material or dangerous goods shipment to ensure compliance with the regulations.
#The shipper shall review the following for each hazardous material or dangerous goods shipment to ensure compliance with the regulations.
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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 Environmental Health & Safety Department 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.


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