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Training for Shipping Hazardous Materials

Any issues that arise during sample shipment can delay a response to an incident. Generally, the ASR will handle most sample shipments; however, in some cases the PRL or MSL may need to ship samples. All laboratories should have personnel trained in state, federal, and international regulations on the transfer of hazardous/biohazardous materials or samples.

Laboratories should be familiar with the following for hazardous and biohazardous samples:

  • What is considered to be a hazardous or dangerous good and what is exempt
  • Proper marking, labeling, and use of placards for specific sample types (e.g., flammable, hazardous, or radioactive).
  • Proper packaging and shipment of hazardous materials
hazmat training

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