SASWH acknowledges UBC Risk Management Services for the development of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 & 9.

SASWH acknowledges UBC Risk Management Services for the development of the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 & 9

Safety 1st! Emergency Information & Housekeeping: Evacuation routes
Assembly stations Washrooms Cell phones

Course Participation This session is for each of you!
Please ask questions, voice comments and concerns as we go.

Course Agenda Introductions & Expectations Course Evaluations
Course Structure & Evaluation Process Worker & Employer Rights, Responsibilities, & Accountability Training Considerations TDG Ground Regulations Air Regulations: IATA TDG 6.2 Shipments from Start to Finish Written Quiz & Course Evaluation Review of Quiz & Remaining Questions

Introductions & Expectations
Your name What types of materials are shipped To where and by what means Anything else you’d like to share with respect to your expectations of this course

Course Evaluations We have an Evaluation Form We ask that you:
Fill out the ‘Before the session’ column now Fill out the remainder of the form at the end of this class This will help shape the course for future sessions.

Course Structure & Evaluation Process
The TDG training content we will cover includes: The TDG Ground Regulations The IATA Air Regulations At the end of the course, there will be a quiz.

Course Structure & Evaluation Process
The quiz is: 30 minutes open book - you may refer to course materials and copies of the regulations. A TDG class 6.2 & 9 certificate will be provided upon successful course completion.

Worker & Employer Rights, Responsibilities & Accountability
Determined federal & provincial laws: The TDG Act & Regulations are federal laws that stipulate the roles of the worker & the employer with respect to shipping hazardous substances. The Occupational Health & Safety Regulations stipulate the duties and rights of the employer and the worker more generally. Both laws hold the employer accountable for provision of training & a safe work environment and the worker accountable for following safe work practices as per training, and reporting unsafe conditions.

Ground Regulations: TDG Act & Regulations
Published by Transport Canada Layout instructions for safe & legal transport by ground (road, rail, & ship).

Shipping by Ground The Goal of the TDG Act The 9 TDG Classes
General Overview The Regulations Parts The Regulations Schedules Key Terms & Definitions Roles & Responsibilities in the Transport Chain The Importance of Training Documentation ERAP Reporting Enforcement Summary

The Goal of the TDG Act & Regulations
Public Safety: The TDG Act & Regulations are meant to ensure that hazards associated with the movement of dangerous goods are minimized by: Use of standardized, tested containers Clear communication of hazards Documented tracking of hazardous shipments Provision of effective emergency response plans

The 9 TDG Classes Explosives Gases Flammable Liquides
Flammable Substances Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides Toxic & Infectious Substances Radioactive Corrosives Miscellaneous (includes Dry Ice)

General Overview Personnel must be ‘trained’ and ‘certified’
Substances must be ‘classified’ Containers must be ‘in standard’ Containers must have ‘safety marks’ Documentation must be completed and accompany the shipment Packaging must follow instructions Spills must be reported

The Regulations by Parts
Ground Regulations Part Topic 1 General (including definitions) & Exceptions 2 Classification 3 Documentation 4 Safety Marks (labels & placards) 5 Means of Containment (packaging) 6 Training 7 Emergency Response 8 Reporting (spills or imminent spills) 9-12 Transport 13-16 Enforcement The Regulations by Parts

The Regulations by Parts
Ground Regulations Schedule Contents 1 Listing of substances by UN Number 2 Special Provisions 3 Listing of substances by Shipping Name The Regulations by Parts

Schedule 1 Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9
UN # Shipping Name and Description Class Packing Group Special Provisions Explosive Limit & Limited Quantity Index ERAP Index Passenger Carrying Ship Index Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index Marine Pollutant Order in Sch. 3 List English Order in Sch. 3 List French ERG Number UN 2814 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS 6.2 Category A 84 See SP84 0.05 1434 1688 158 UN 2900 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only 1433 1687 UN 3373 BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B Category B 4 UN 1845 CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE 9 III 18, 81 5 200 120

Schedule 3 Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9
Shipping Name and Description UN # Class Packing Group Special Provisions Explosive Limit & Limited Quantity Index ERAP Index Passenger Carrying Ship Index Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index Marine Pollutant Order in Sch. 3 List English Order in Sch. 3 List French ERG Number INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS UN 2814 6.2 Category A 84 See SP84 0.05 1434 1688 158 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only UN 2900 1433 1687 BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B UN 3373 Category B 4 CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE UN 1845 9 III 18, 81 5 200 120

Part 1 - Key Terms & Definitions
Classification Culture Shipping Name Biological Product UN Number Neutralized/Inactivated Primary Class Exposure Infectious Substance Means of Containment Category A Safety Marks Category B Exempt Specimens

Classification The most important skill for shipping biological substances. Classification for infectious substance includes all of: the shipping name the primary class the UN Number the infectious substance category TDG Regulations Part 2 provide more information.

Classification - General

Classification – Patient Specimens

Classification Assistance
If you are uncertain how to classify a particular shipment, help is available through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Office of Laboratory Security. Phone: (613) TDG Regulations Part 2 provides more information.

Shipping Name The official name of a substance, as listed in the Schedules. Not necessarily the technical name, especially for biological materials. Example: Technical name: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis; Shipping name: Infectious Substance, affecting humans Compare: Shipping name: Carbon Dioxide, Solid; or Dry Ice Biological materials are listed under generic names, which often end in N.O.S (Not Otherwise Specified) The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by shipping name.

Shipping Name For shipping biological materials, the main shipping names are: Infectious substance affecting humans Infectious substance affecting animals Biological substance, Category B Exempt Specimen Clinical Waste, N.O.S. (BIO) Medical Waste, N.O.S. Regulated Medical Waste, N.O.S. The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by shipping name.

UN Number The alpha numeric identifier for a substance.
UN Numbers are unique and internationally agreed upon. For shipping biological materials, the main UN Numbers are: UN2814 UN2900 UN3373 UN3291 The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by UN Number.

Primary Class Means, for dangerous goods, the primary hazard class the substance is assigned to. For infectious substances, the Class is 6.2. For dry ice (a ‘Miscellaneous’ substance), the Class is 9.

Infectious Substance A substance known or reasonably believed to contain viable micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, parasites, fungi, and other agents such as prions that are known or reasonably believed to cause disease in humans or animals. Some of these are listed in tables in the Regulations.

Category A Criteria An infectious substance that is being transported in a form such that, when released outside its means of containment and there is physical contact with humans or animals, it is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in humans or animals.

Category B - Criteria Infectious substances that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A.

Exempt Specimens Biological materials, collected directly from humans, animals or the environment that are being transported for research, diagnosis, investigational activities or prevention where you have no reason to believe that the specimen contains an infectious substance. If you have reason to believe that the specimen contains an infectious substance, it should be classified as a Class 6.2 and assigned to Category A or B.

Exempt Specimens Includes excreta, secret, blood, blood components, tissues, tissue swabs, and body parts. 4 types of Exempt Specimens: Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen Exempt Biological Product Exempt Environmental Samples

Are all Specimens Exempt?
No. If you have reason to believe that the specimen contains Class 6.2 micro-organisms, the specimens should be classified as Class 6.2 and assigned to either Category A or B. Even if a person has no previous history or symptoms of infection, a specimen should be classified as 6.2 when you are shipping it for testing of a known and regulated infectious substance - provided that the medical professional has valid reasons for conducting the tests.

Culture The result of a process by which pathogens in a specimen are intentionally propagated. This definition does not include specimens taken from a human or animal and that are intended to be processed in a laboratory.

Biological Product A product derived from living organisms that is used to prevent, treat or diagnose disease in humans or animals or in the development, experimentation or investigation of disease. This includes finished or unfinished products, live vaccines and attenuated vaccines.

Neutralized/Inactivated
Substances in a form that any pathogens present have been treated such that they no longer pose a health risk. These neutralized/inactivated/fixed materials are not subject to the Regulations unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class. For example, fixed samples are not infectious, but the fixative is often flammable.

Exposure An exposure occurs when an infectious substance is released outside of the protective packaging, resulting in physical contact with humans or animals.

Means of Containment The shipping container.
Approved containers meet specific standards and have undergone detailed testing (dropping, crushing, piercing) to ensure that they will meet the rigours of shipping without releasing the dangerous goods packed within them. ‘Small’ = less than 450 L or 500 kg ‘Large’ = more than 450 L or 500 kg TDG Regulations Part 4 provide more information.

Means of Containment For biological materials, the shipping container is comprised of: a leak-proof or sift-proof primary receptacle absorbent material a leak-proof or sift-proof secondary receptacle rigid outer packaging TDG Regulations Part 5 and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (September 2016) provide more information.

Means of Containment

Safety Marks - Labelling of the Container
The labels and other information that consignors are required to put on the outside of the rigid outer packaging to indicate the presence & type of hazard. Also provides information about the construction and durability of the shipping container. See the Regulations Part 4 or the TDG Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (September 2016) for more information.

Shipments must be labeled prior to transport (4.4) Labels must remain legible during transport (4.5) Labels must be removed after hazard is removed from the container (4.9) Labels must be applied ‘on point’ and be 100 mm x 100 mm (4.7)

The container labelling requirements vary with the classification of the shipment but always includes the shipping name, UN Number, container specification marks and address of the consignor. See the Regulations Part 4 or the TDG Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (May 2013) for more information.

24- Hour Telephone Number
Safety Marks - Labels Category A Category B Exempt Specimen If you are shipping a Cat. A, you must label the pack with an infectious substance label. This label is illustrated in the Appendix to Part 4 of the TDG Regulations. When shipping a Category B infectious substance, section 1.39 and say you must label the package with the “Category B mark” illustrated in the appendix to Part 4. No label required. The text on the (bilingual) label is: INFECTIOUS IN CASE OF DAMAGE OR LEAKAGE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND CANUTEC The text on the label is: UN3373 24- Hour Telephone Number Extra marking requirements: The shipping name and UN number UN2814 – Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans, or UN2900 – Infectious Substance, Affecting Animals The shipping name Shipping name is required if you are using the exemption under section 1.39 Exempt Human Specimen Exempt Animal Specimen

Safety Marks - Placards
The placard that carriers or anyone loading the dangerous goods into a means of transport are required to display on the vehicle. Placards are required when: the gross mass of infectious substances >500 kg the shipment requires and ERAP (see Subsection 7.1(7)) See the Regulations Part 4 or the TDG Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (May 2013) for more information.

Roles & Responsibilities in the Transport Chain
The TDG Regulations define the roles and responsibilities of everyone in the transport chain: Employer/Supervisor Consignor Carrier Consignee

Roles & Responsibilities - Employer
The TDG Regulations Part 6.1 Training Certificate Requirements: (2)An employer must not direct or allow an employee to handle, offer for transport or transport dangerous goods unless Be adequately trained and hold a training certificate in accordance with this Part; or Perform those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a certificate in accordance with this Part.

The TDG Regulations Part 6.3 Issuance & Contents of a Training Certificate: (1)An employer who has reasonable grounds to believe that an employee is adequate training and will perform duties to which the training relates must issue a training certificate to the employee that includes the following information: The name & address of the place of business The employee’s name The date the training certificate expires the aspects of handling, offering for transport or transporting that the training included.

The TDG Regulations Part 6.5 Keeping Proof of Training: An employer must keep a record of training, as well as a copy of the training certificate, in electronic or paper form, beginning on the date the training certificate is issued and continuing on until two years after the expiration date.

The TDG Regulations Part 6.7 Showing Proof of Training: Within 15 days after the date of a written request by an inspector, the employer of a person who holds a training certificate must provide a copy of the training certificate to the inspector, and if applicable, a copy of the record of training and a description of the training material used in the person’s training.

Roles - Consignor A person who:
is named in a shipping document as the consignor; imports or who will import dangerous goods into Canada; or has possession of dangerous goods immediately before they are in transport.

Responsibilities - Consignor
The consigner must be adequately trained to handle and prepare the dangerous goods for shipment. The consignor must prepare and give to the carrier a shipping document that contains the required information. The consignor must package and label the dangerous goods as per the Regulations. Where dangerous goods are imported into Canada, the consignor must ensure, beforehand, that the carrier has a shipping document that contains the required information. The consignor must provide his or her training certificate, or a copy of it, to an inspector immediately on request.

Roles - Carrier A person who has possession of dangerous goods immediately before they are in transport. Often this is a courier company or a waste disposal company that picks up packages from the receiving areas of your building. Note: shipping dangerous goods by Canada Post is illegal under the Mail Act

Responsibilities - Carrier
The carrier must not take possession of a dangerous good unless it is packaged and labelled in accordance with Regulations or if it is offered with an accompanying shipping document. A carrier must refuse possession of a dangerous goods where the accompanying shipping document is incorrect or incomplete or the packaging and labeling is incorrect. A carrier must provide a copy of the shipping document with the delivered dangerous goods. Carriers must keep copies of shipping documentation for inspection by federal inspectors for 2 years.

Roles - Consignee A person who receives dangerous goods.
The consignee has a duty to report damaged or lost shipments. The consignee has a right to refuse those shipments.

Part 6 - The Importance of Training
The TDG Regulations Part 6: A person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods must Be adequately trained and hold a training certificate in accordance with this Part; or Perform those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a certificate in accordance with this part. (2)An employer must not direct or allow an employee to handle, offer for transport or transport dangerous goods unless the above (1) conditions are met.

Training Topics as per the Certificate
Classification Shipping Names Use of Schedules 1, 2, & 3 Shipping Documents Safety Marks Means of Containment Emergency Response Assistance Plans Accidental Release Reporting Requirements Safe Handling & Transportations Practices Reasonable Emergency Measures Requirements set out in ICAO Technical Instructions

Part 3 - Documentation A shipping document is the document that contains the required information about the dangerous goods being handled, offered for transport or transport. While en route, a paper copy must accompany the shipment. The document is prepared by the consignor, and copies must be kept by the consignor and carrier for at least 2 years. Minimum information: Consignor’s name & address Date of shipment Classification of goods

Part 3 - Documentation Minimum information required on a shipping document: Consignor’s name & address Date of shipment UN Number Shipping name Primary class and subsidiary class Packing group or category any extra information required by Special Provisions the quantity in metric measurement 24 hour contact information the consignor’s certification

Documentation Note: the yellow spaces are required information. Other space reflect common practice.

Item Category A Category B Waste Classification Packaging Selection
Infectious Substance, affecting animals Biological Substance, Category B UN3291 if waste contains Category B Packaging Selection Type 1B, if permitted in Section 5.16 Type 1A or 1B Type 1A, 1B or 1C Documentation Yes No, if meeting the conditions of Exemption 1.39. Yes, unless meeting the conditions of Exemption 1.39. Labels & Markings UN Number & Shipping name. Category B mark & 24 hr number Yes. Class 6.2 Label. Placards Yes, if: ERAP is required 7.1(7) Over 500 kg Training

Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP)
Required for substances and/or quantities that are considered beyond the risk capabilities of local first responders (usually the fire department). 7.1(7) A person who offers for transport or imports any quantity of the following dangerous goods, included in Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, or any any substance that exhibits characteristics similar to these dangerous goods, must have an approved ERAP:

Class 6.2 Substances requiring an ERAP
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Lassa Virus Machupo Virus Ebola Virus Marburg Virus Foot and Mouth Virus Cultures Nipah Virus Guanarito Virus Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Hendra Virus Russian Spring-Summer Encephalitis Virus Herpes B Virus Junin VirusKyasanur Forest Virus Sabia Virus Variola (Smallpox Virus)

Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP)
From the Schedules, Special Provision 84 stipulated that UN 2814 & UN 2900 require an ERAP. An easy way to meet the ERAP requirement is to use CANUTEC, the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre. CANUTEC provides emergency response assistance. To use them as an emergency contact, you must register first at

Reporting A release (or imminent release) of any amount of Class 6.2 material is immediately reportable by whomever has possession of the dangerous goods at the time of the release. The incident must be reported to all of the following: Provincial authorities (Saskatchewan ) or local police The employer The consignor The owner of the road vehicle, if applicable CANUTEC ((613) ) if transporting by rail, ship or air.

Reporting Done twice: The immediate report - includes the company name & address, shipping name of the spilled substance, quantity, description of the incident, any injuries and any evacuations that resulted. The 30 day report - a summary of the incident must be submitted to Transport Canada. The information provided in the report is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the regulations and may lead to regulatory change.

Enforcement Done by federal inspectors. Their powers enable them to:
Inspect shipments & training documents Issue warnings Write tickets There are monetary penalties, creative sentencing options, and jail time for noncompliance. Where violations occur, everyone in the shipping chain can be charged.

Summary To protect public health, there is an international agreement on shipping practices for dangerous goods. In Canada, these practices are outlined in the TDG Act & Regulations. All shipments must be classified, packaged, labelled and documented as per Regulations. Each person in the shipping chain has responsibilities and required documented training. Failure to meet those responsibilities can result in penalties.

Air Regulations: IATA & ICAO
The organizations who publish the rules for transporting dangerous goods by air.

Shipping by Air Who are ICAO & IATA? IATA Regulations
Limitations & Variations Identification Section IATA Classifications Means of Containment Packing Instructions Safety Marks Documentation for Air Special Provisions Handling Reporting Summary

Who are ICAO & IATA? ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
Specialized United Nations Agency that works with countries, industry and aviation agencies to develop international standards and practices for safe air transport. IATA International Air Transport Association Trade association of airlines Controls 84% of air traffic

The IATA Regulations Govern air transport.
Based on the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Goods by Air. Provided by IATA, who layers their own requirements on top of the ICAO requirements.

The IATA Regulations Divided into: 10 Sections Appendices A to H Index
Note: The book starts with “How to use these Regulations

The IATA Regulations Section Topic Highlights 1 Applicability
Responsibilities 2 Limitations State & Operator Variations 3 Classification Cat. A List; Exemptions 4 Identification Schedule 1 & 3 Equivalents 5 Packing Packaging Instructions 6 Packaging Specifications 7 Marking & Labelling 8 Documentation Shipper Declaration 9 Handling Package Acceptance 10 Radioactive Materials Appendices A to H Glossary & Country Info. Index

Limitations & Variations
Forbidden & Restricted Items see P Table 2.3A State Variations Extra restrictions set by national governments that apply to dangerous goods going to, from or through their country. Each country has a 3 letter code ending with ‘G’ for government; Canada (CAG), the USA (USG). Operator Variations Extra restrictions set by individual airlines for dangerous goods. Each airline has a 2 letter code; Air Canada (AC), Fedex (FX), UPS (5X)

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Identification Section Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Only Ltd Qty UN # Shipping Name and Description Class Hazard Label (s) Packing Group EQ see 2.6 Pkg Inst Max Net Qty/Pkg S.P. see 4.4 ERG Code A B C D E F G H I J K L M N UN 2814 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (liquid) 6.2 Infectious substance E0 Forbidden 620 50 mL 4L A A140 11Y INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (solid) 50 g 4 kg UN 2900 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only (liquid) INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only (solid) UN 3373 BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B see 650 11L UN 1845 CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE 9 Miscellaneous 954 200 kg A48 A151 A805 9L

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Identification Section Size limit Table 2.6.A Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Only Ltd Qty UN # Shipping Name and Description Class Hazard Label (s) Packing Group EQ see 2.6 Pkg Inst Max Net Qty/Pkg S.P. see 4.4 ERG Code A B C D E F G H I J K L M N UN 2814 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (liquid) 6.2 Infectious substance E0 Forbidden 620 50 mL 4L A A140 11Y INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (solid) 50 g 4 kg UN 2900 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only (liquid) INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only (solid) UN 3373 BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B see 650 11L UN 1845 CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE 9 Miscellaneous 954 200 kg A48 A151 A805 9L Section 5.1 Yellow pages Section 4.4

IATA Classification of Biological Materials
Section Division 6.2 Infectious Substances Definitions for Infectious Substance, Biological Product, Cultures, Patient Specimen, and Medical or Clinical Wastes are equivalent to those in the TDG Ground Regulations.

Section Category A UN 2814 (Infectious substance, affecting humans) UN 2900 (Infectious substance, affecting animals only) Infectious substance in a form such that exposure risks permanent disability or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals. Assignment to UN 2814 or UN 2900 must be based on the known medical history and symptoms of the source human or animal, endemic local conditions or professional judgement concerning the source patient. Indicative examples provided in Table 3.6.D. Not exhaustive!!!

Section Category B UN 3373 (Biological substance, Category B) Infectious substance in a form such that exposure does not risk permanent disability or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals. In other words… infectious substances that do not meet the criteria to be considered Category A! Includes Patient Specimens that do not meet the requirements of :

Section Medical or Clinical Wastes UN 3291 Biomedical waste, n.o.s. Clinical waste, n.o.s. Medical waste, n.o.s. Regulated medical waste, n.o.s. Medical or clinical wastes containing Category B infectious substances must be assigned to UN 3291. Medical or clinical wastes containing Category A infectious substances must be assigned to UN 2814 or UN 2900.

Fixed tissues? Inactivated pathogens? Decontaminated clinical wastes or medical equipment? These are not included in Division 6.2, but may meet the criteria for inclusion in another Class or Division if the consignment contains another hazardous substance: corrosive disinfectants, flammable fixatives, etc.

Means of Containment Section 6 - Packaging Specifications
6.5 Packaging for Infectious Substances of Category A Required markings (see Table 6.5.A): the United Nations packaging symbol the code designating the type of packaging (6.0.3) the text “Class 6.2” the last 2 digits of the year of manufacture the State authorizing the allocation of the mark the name or identification mark of the manufacturer for packaging meeting the requirements of , a U must follow the other markings

Means of Containment I want my shipping container back, what does the receiver have to do? Before an empty packaging is returned to the consignor, or sent elsewhere, it must be disinfected or sterilized to nullify any hazard and any label or marking indicating that it contained an infectious substance must be removed.

Packing Instructions for Air
Section 5 - Packing Instructions Specific to each dangerous good, listed in column I of the Identification Table in Section 4. For: UN 2814 & UN 2900 follow Packing Instruction 620 UN 3373 follow Packing Instruction 650 UN 3291 follow Packing Instruction 622

UN 2814 & UN 2900: Packing Instruction 620 Requirements: Inner packagings comprised of a leak-proof primary receptacle, leak-proof secondary packaging, and absorbent material sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle Itemized list of contents between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging Rigid outer packaging not less that 100 mm in any dimension

UN 2814 & UN 2900: Packing Instruction 620 Requirements: (d) The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be able to withstand, without leakage, an internal pressure of 95 kPa and temperature range of -40C to 55C (e) Inner packagings must not be consolidated with other, unrelated types of goods (f) Less that 30 mL of Class 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary receptacle provided it is below the Excepted Quantity for that substance

UN 2814 & UN 2900: Packing Instruction 620 Additional Requirements: When the infectious substances are unknown but suspected of meeting the requirements for inclusion in Category A (a patient specimen, for example) the words “Suspected Category A Infectious Substance” must be shown in parentheses following the proper shipping name on the itemized list of contents inside the outer packaging. All packages must be marked durably and legibly on the outside with the name and phone number of the person responsible.

UN 2814 & UN 2900: Packing Instruction 620 Temperature-dependent requirements: Ambient or higher temperature: primary receptacles must be glass, metal or plastic. Must be made leak-proof by crimping, heat seal, skirted stopper, paraffin sealing tape or locking closure. Refrigerated or frozen: refrigerant must be placed around secondary packaging or in an overpack. For wet ice, the over pack must be leak-proof. For dry ice, the packaging must permit the release of Carbon dioxide. Liquid Nitrogen: primary receptacles must be plastic capable of withstanding low temperatures. Follow provisions for N2

UN 3373: Packing Instruction 650 Requirements: Inner packagings comprised of a leak-proof primary receptacle of no more than 1L, leak-proof secondary packaging, and absorbent material sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle Itemized list of contents between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging Rigid outer packaging not less that 100 mm in any dimension or holding more than 4L

UN 3373: Packing Instruction 650 Requirements: (d) The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be able to withstand, without leakage, an internal pressure of 95 kPa and temperature range of -40C to 55C (e) Less that 30 mL of Class 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary receptacle provided it is below the Excepted Quantity for that substance

UN 3373: Packing Instruction 650 Temperature-dependent requirements: Refrigerated or frozen: refrigerant must be placed around secondary packaging or in an overpack. For wet ice, the over pack must be leak-proof. For dry ice, the packaging must permit the release of Carbon dioxide. Liquid Nitrogen: primary receptacles must be plastic capable of withstanding low temperatures. Follow provisions for N2.

UN 3291: Packing Instruction 622 Outlines container specifications (Packing GroupII performance standards) for shipping medical waste Packaging must be sufficient to contain liquids present, with absorbent able to absorb the contents Packaging intended to contain sharp objects must be puncture resistant and retain liquids under performance test conditions for the packaging

Safety Marks for Air UN 3373: Packing Instruction 650
On the outside of the rigid outer container: the name & address of the shipper and of the consignee must be on each package the name & phone number of a person responsible must be provided on the air waybill or on the package “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” the classification must be in accordance with to 3.6.2 the incident report requirements in must be met the inspection for damage or leakage requirements in and 9.4.2

Safety Marks for Air UN 2814 & UN 2900: Packing Instruction 620
On the outside of the rigid outer container: the proper shipping name and UN Number the technical name and NET QUANTITY of the substance the name & address of the shipper and of the consignee must be on each package the name & phone number of a person responsible must be provided on the air waybill or on the package labelling for any secondary hazards contained within the package, e.g. dry ice.

Safety Marks for Air Other Safety Marks: Handling Marks (7.4)
Cargo Aircraft Only Package Orientation Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Dry Ice labelling for any secondary hazards contained within the package, e.g. dry ice.

Documentation for Air Section 8.0.1
A “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods” must be completed by the shipper/consignor for each consignment of dangerous goods, except as provided in

Documentation for Air Section 8.0.1.2
The following articles or substances do not require a“Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”: Dangerous goods in excepted quantities; UN3373, Biological Substance, Category B (see Packing Instruction 650) UN1845, Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry Ice) when used as a refrigerant for other than dangerous goods (see Packing Instruction 954(c))

Documentation for Air “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”:
Required for UN2814 and UN2900 Must be printed in red ink (or red & black ink) on white paper Must be on 11x17 or 11x8.5 inch paper If the consignment contains both dangerous and non-dangerous goods, the dangerous goods must be listed first The number of copies required is set by the carrier Proper shipping names must be provided, and where shipping names are followed by a star, technical names must be provided (UN2814, UN2900) Must be signed by consignor/shipper

Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Required only for Category A shipments!

Shipping on Dry Ice by Air
UN Carbon dioxide, solid Requirements: the NET WEIGHT of dry ice contained in each package must be shown in metric (kg) measurements on the outside of the package the package must allow for the venting of Carbon dioxide

IATA Special Provisions for Biological Materials
For UN 2814, UN 2900 A81: The quantity limits shown in Columns J and L do not apply to body parts, organs or whole bodies. A140: Notwithstanding the “ “ against the proper shipping name in Column B, the technical names need not be shown on the package. When the infectious materials are unknown but suspected to meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A, the words “Suspected Category A infectious substance” must be shown in parentheses, following the proper shipping name on the Shipper’s Declaration, but not on the outer packaging.

IATA Special Provisions for Dry Ice
For UN 1845 A48: Packaging tests are not considered necessary. A151: When dry ice is used as a refrigerant for other than dangerous goods loaded in a unit load device or other type of pallet, the quantity limits per package shown in Columns J and L in Section 4.2 do not apply. In such case, the unit load device or other types of pallet must be identified to the operator and must allow the venting of Carbon dioxide gas to prevent a dangerous build up of pressure. A805: Carbon dioxide, solid may be placed directly within an overpack that meets PI954 to cool other dangerous goods.

Handling of Class 6.2 9.4.1 Inspection for Damage or Leakage
Handlers must inspect dangerous goods shipments for damage or leakage when unloading the air craft.

Handling of Class 6.2 9.4.2 Infectious Substances
If damage or leakage of a Class 6.2 package is found, the handler must: avoid or minimize handling the package inspect adjacent packages for contamination and put aside any that may have been contaminated inform the appropriate health authority and provide information on any other countries of transit where people may have been exposed notify the shipper and/or the consignee

Reporting Section 9.6.1 Dangerous Goods Accidents & Incidents
An operator must report dangerous goods accidents or incidents to the appropriate authorities of the State of the operator and the State in which the accident or incident occurred, in accordance with the reporting requirements of those authorities. CAG-19: in Canada, reporting must be done in accordance with the requirements found in Part 8 - Accidental Release and Imminent Accidental Release of the Canadian TDG Regulations.

Reporting Done twice: The immediate report - includes the company name & address, shipping name of the spilled substance, quantity, description of the incident, any injuries and any evacuations that resulted. for an aircraft or air cargo facility, CANUTEC, the airport operator and the nearest Regional Civil Aviation Office of the Dept of Transport The 30 day report - a summary of the incident must be submitted to Transport Canada. The information provided in the report is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the regulations and may lead to regulatory change.

Summary The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations set out the rules for transporting dangerous goods by air. IATA Classification of biological materials is the same as for Ground - both follow international conventions. Packaging and Documentation requirements are specific to each classification. Handlers must inspect packages for damage/leakage. Damaged/leaking packages must be reported.

TDG 6.2 Shipments from Start to Finish
Overview of the Shipping Steps Classification Category A Shipments Category B Shipments Exempt Shipments Shipments on Dry Ice Routine Shipments Summary

Overview of the Shipping Steps
Personnel must be ‘trained’ and ‘certified’ Substances must be ‘classified’ Containers must be ‘in standard’ Containers must have ‘safety marks’ Documentation must be completed and accompany the shipment Packaging must follow instructions Spills must be reported

Classification Key Points:
This step requires knowledge of what is being shipped and why Providing a flowchart or other visual aid for routine shipping can be very helpful if there is variation in shipment types If in doubt, contact the Public Health Agency of Canada at (613) or

Human specimen from an Infected Patient
Suppose a patient is admitted in critical condition. He appears to be suffering from an unknown infectious disease. The patient history suggests that he had returned from a trip to a place where an outbreak of Ebola is known to be underway. After routine tests have ruled out other potential causes of the symptoms presented, 10 ml more blood is taken for testing, but the diagnostic tests for Ebola virus are not available in house. As a TDG 6.2 certified employee, you are asked to prepare the specimens for shipment by air to a diagnostic lab in Manitoba.

Overview of the Shipping Steps
Personnel must be ‘trained’ and ‘certified’ Substances must be ‘classified’ Containers must be ‘in standard’ Containers must have ‘safety marks’ Documentation must be completed and accompany the shipment Packaging must follow instructions Spills must be reported

Classification: These samples are being sent for testing of the presence of an organism listed in Table 3.6.D of the IATA DGR. The medical justification for this test is adequate grounds to classify it as: UN 2814 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (LIQUID) Class 6.2 Category A Technical name: “suspected Category A infectious substance” as per Special Provision A140.

Packing Instruction 620: Container Type 1A Each primary receptacle (tube) should be wrapped or separated to prevent contact & breakage between them An itemized list of contents enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging The smallest dimension of the outer packaging must not be less than 100 mm.

Other considerations: Before using CANUTEC, you must register. You must also notify them before each time you ship You will need a courier waybill. Ensure the number reconciles to the Shipper’s Declaration Aside from IATA requirements, in this situation you would have requisitions and other paperwork associated with the NML.

Clinical Sharps Waste Its December, and influenza vaccination clinics for the hospital staff have left you with a number of sharps containers full of syringes bearing needles. Each is made of imperious plastic and has been secured closed. A certified hospital contractor is scheduled to pick up the waste in a truck and take it away for processing and disposal.

Clinical Sharps Waste Its December, and influenza vaccination clinics for the hospital staff have left you with a number of sharps containers full of syringes bearing needles. Each is made of imperious plastic and has been secured closed.

Clinical Sharps Waste Classification: the waste has been packaged but not decontaminated in any way. UN3291 CLINICAL WASTE, N.O.S.

Clinical Sharps Waste

Exempt Shipments

Routine Shipments Where you have repeat shipments:
Set up a step by step (photo)documented process If you have routine Category A shipments to the same consignee, save a copy of the Shipper’s Declaration and simply change Air Waybill#, date, quantity, etc. This will save time and lower error rates

Summary Each time you ship something, walk through the 7 steps to ensure you have met all the requirements. For routine shipments, set a template to expedite the process and limit the possibility of chance errors.

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