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Category: Applied and Industrial Microbiology
Sample Packaging and Transport: Biosafety from Cradle to Grave, Page 1 of 2
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The appropriate packaging and transport of potential biological or chemical weapons may be the most critical component of the sampling process. This chapter provides an understanding of safe packaging and shipping of potentially infectious or hazardous materials. It gives an overview of the current (2006) guidelines and should not be viewed as the definitive regulations. While a general understanding of these fundamentals is essential, the changing nature of transportation regulations and the evolution of biosafety metrics mandate regular retraining of personnel and updating of information. The information in the chapter gives the knowledge to make good decisions in the field about how to safely package and transport materials for laboratory testing. In general, there are three choices for shipping: noncommercial conveyance (e.g., law enforcement, public health, or hazmat personnel), commercial ground transport, and commercial air transport. The chapter provides a checklist for shipping a package. Several companies sell certified shipping containers for the purpose of transporting biological material through the routes described in the chapter. When samples are being transported by the designated first responder or health officials by ground, they are exempt from Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transportation Association (IATA) regulations. The important thing is that the risk of hazardous-substance release and sample compromise is minimized through appropriate packaging and shipping.
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Dangerous-goods form.
Dangerous-goods form.
The three layers of necessary packaging.
The three layers of necessary packaging.
Checklist for shipping a package. The technical name may be omitted from the package if it is being shipped under IATA Special Provision A140. Federal regulations (2) suggest that the technical name should not appear on the outer package.
Checklist for shipping a package. The technical name may be omitted from the package if it is being shipped under IATA Special Provision A140. Federal regulations (2) suggest that the technical name should not appear on the outer package.
Packing and information necessary to ship category A infectious substances at ambient temperatures.
Packing and information necessary to ship category A infectious substances at ambient temperatures.
Documentation required for shipping at ambient temperatures. 1, name and address of shipper (phone number recommended); 2, name and address of consignee (phone number recommended); 3, transport details (delete the box that does not apply); 4, shipment type (delete the box that does not apply); 5A, UN number; 5B, proper shipping name; 5C, class/subsidiary risk; 6A, packing group; 6B, quantity; 6C, type of packaging; 7, packing instruction; 8, 24-h emergency contact number; 9, name and title of signatory; 10, place and date; 11, shipper's signature. Note that alterations are acceptable only if signed (full signature required) by the shipper. Correction fluid must never be used to make alterations.
Documentation required for shipping at ambient temperatures. 1, name and address of shipper (phone number recommended); 2, name and address of consignee (phone number recommended); 3, transport details (delete the box that does not apply); 4, shipment type (delete the box that does not apply); 5A, UN number; 5B, proper shipping name; 5C, class/subsidiary risk; 6A, packing group; 6B, quantity; 6C, type of packaging; 7, packing instruction; 8, 24-h emergency contact number; 9, name and title of signatory; 10, place and date; 11, shipper's signature. Note that alterations are acceptable only if signed (full signature required) by the shipper. Correction fluid must never be used to make alterations.
Checklist for documentation of a sample shipment.
Checklist for documentation of a sample shipment.
Packing and information necessary to ship category A infectious substances with dry ice.
Packing and information necessary to ship category A infectious substances with dry ice.
Documentation for shipping with dry ice. 1, name and address of shipper (phone number recommended); 2, name and address of consignee (phone number recommended); 3, name and number of person responsible for the class 6.2 shipment; 4, transport details (delete the box that does not apply); 5, shipment type (delete the box that does not apply); 6A and 6a, UN numbers; 6B and 6b, proper shipping names; 6C, technical name; 6D and 6d, class/subsidiary risk; 7A, packing group; 7B, type of packaging; 7C and 7c, quantity; 8A and 8a, packing instructions; 9, 24-h emergency contact number; 10, name and title of signatory; 11, place and date; 12, shipper's signature; 13, special provision (if used). Protect all documentation accompanying the package by enclosing it in a waterproof bag.
Documentation for shipping with dry ice. 1, name and address of shipper (phone number recommended); 2, name and address of consignee (phone number recommended); 3, name and number of person responsible for the class 6.2 shipment; 4, transport details (delete the box that does not apply); 5, shipment type (delete the box that does not apply); 6A and 6a, UN numbers; 6B and 6b, proper shipping names; 6C, technical name; 6D and 6d, class/subsidiary risk; 7A, packing group; 7B, type of packaging; 7C and 7c, quantity; 8A and 8a, packing instructions; 9, 24-h emergency contact number; 10, name and title of signatory; 11, place and date; 12, shipper's signature; 13, special provision (if used). Protect all documentation accompanying the package by enclosing it in a waterproof bag.
Checklist for shipping with dry ice.
Checklist for shipping with dry ice.
Steps for shipping materials in a shipper.
Steps for shipping materials in a shipper.
UN specification mark.
UN specification mark.
Example of a triple-bagged package.
Example of a triple-bagged package.
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