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

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

3 Course Participation This session is for each of you! Please ask questions, voice comments and concerns as we go. PARKAID – if you ask questions that we cannot answer.

4 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

5 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 Please sign the “sign-in” sheet. Please refer to the course material that you have. You should have a copy of the regulations, bulletins and 3up presentation book. Know that the 3up handout of the PowerPoint is not exactly the same as my power point. Only the slides that you need are included. Please ask if you get lost on where we are. If you have the exam in front of you please set aside as it will get too confusing to try and look at it and answer questions while you are trying to pay attention and listen. Discuss PARKAID – we are not scientist, nor do we work with the materials that you do.

6 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.

7 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. Refer to Lesson plan page 2 for accountability and legislation on page 3.

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

9 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

10 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 Option: Quick overview of materials and what they entail. Duotang book – bulletins/pointers Blue pages-pointers on shipping by Fed ex Yellow pages- TDG Bulletin on infectious substances Pink Pages- Documentation Option: refer participants to UN2814, UN2900, and UN3371 in legislation

11 The 9 TDG Classes Explosives Gases Flammable Liquids
Flammable Substances Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides Toxic & Infectious Substances Radioactive Corrosives Miscellaneous (includes Dry Ice) UN numbers started after WWII and it was all about explosives. Now there are 9 TDG classes. TDG classes 1-5 can potentially cause an explosion. What we will be educating you on today is TDG 6.2 which falls under class 6, Toxic and Infectious Substances and class 9 miscellaneous (includes dry ice), because you may have to ship an infectious substance with dry ice.

12 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 You have to have a hard copy to accompany the dangerous goods when in transit. Any leaks, package damage, incorrect information, shipment has to be stopped until corrected. Refer to 8.4 in the Regulations.

13 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 Part are in the TDG Regulations book, open the TDG ground regulations binder (bigger white binder) and refer to the16 parts listed in the table of contents. Part 2 Classification - refer to Ground Regulations in the coiled book, the white pages have listed the UN numbers and the Categories. This will help in classifying the product that you are shipping which will then help you decide the documents labels, kind of packaging, and if you have the proper training for the item you are shipping. Part 3 Documentation – refer to bulletin on Documentation in resources, page 17 of 25

14 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 you can look up dangerous goods by UN# to find the shipping name. Find UN 3373 Biological Substance, CAT B Class 6.2 Schedule 3 you can look up dangerous goods alphabetically to find the UN#. Find Biological Substance. NOTE at the bottom of the page there is S1- then page number or S3 – then page number this is referring to Schedule 1 and Schedule 3.

15 Schedule 1 Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 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 UN numbers always have to have UN in front of the number. UN 2814 and UN 2900 are both Cat A. UN 2814 affect humans, UN 2900 affects animals (you would see this a lot in vet colleges) Class 6.2 is Special Provisions 84 needs an ERAP Cat A is the most dangerous. It could kill you or seriously harm you. Cat B is something that won’t kill or seriously harm you. All quantities are always in metric, eg, Kg or L All quantities for passenger carrying vehicles please take a note of col 8 and col 9 for road or rail index. ERG stands for emergency guidelines, the number it refers to is the regulation. For example regulation 158 can be found in Schedule 2.

16 Schedule 3 Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 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 To find the UN # of the dangerous good you would look under schedule 3 using the shipping name.

17 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

18 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. Primary class refers to the class that the infectious substance falls under. For example: c,6.2 and 9

19 Classification - General
Use of this flow sheet is to find out where the substance falls under the biological substance. If it’s a dried blood spot/fecal occult blood it can’t be spilled so it’s not a risk. UN 2814 can also affect animals, UN 2900 animals only, can’t be transmitted to humans Exempt products/specimens example : metabolic testing, water samples Transplant organs have very specific shipping instructions.

20 Classification – Patient Specimens
Refer to Table 1 page 7 in TDG bulletin shipping infectious substances for list of the 19 viruses which must always be transported as a Cat A. There are more infectious substances than what is in Table 1 but these must be sent as a cat A, suspected or not.

21 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. Contact for more information on the biological substance. They would refer to the agency that specializes in that matter.

22 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. You would never have the technical name Anthrax or Ebola for an example on the shipping label.

23 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. For example: shipping name Clinical Waste, N.O.S The UN number would be UN 3291, class 6.2. Refer to regulations (blue pages in coiled book) to find Clinical Waste example

24 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. UN 2814 infectious substance affecting humans Cat A UN 2900 infectious substance affecting animals Cat A UN 3373 biological substance Cat B UN 3291 clinical Waste N.O.S unspecified biomedical waste N.O.S or regulated medical waste N.O.S

25 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. The class will always be 6.2 for infectious substances

26 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. Refer to regulation 2.36 Part 2-24 for listed table and definitions. Concentrated amounts are more dangerous.

27 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. Some examples are TB, hantavirus, and West Nile Please refer to your booklet of bulletins page 7 of 25. this is a list of 19 infectious substances, but know that there are many, many more.

28 Category B - Criteria Infectious substances that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A. Some Examples are Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Salmonella

29 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. For example a urine specimen or cheek swabs

30 Exempt Specimens Includes excreta, secrete, 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 The Exempt Specimen would be written on the box as it is on the slide

31 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. You can find clarification regarding the test being conducted on the lab requisition. Page 5 of 25 of bulletin and pages 1-40 of your regulations

32 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. Basically a culture is any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells.

33 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. For Example antibodies, vaccines and enzymes

34 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. Can be neutralized/inactivated by chemical or heat. For example if they used alcohol to neutralize the substance it would then be flammable.

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

36 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. Container will have specification marks to show proper testing of it. Refer to page 9-13 of 25 in resources. 4G or 4GU markings the “U” represents the package was tested with fragile primary receptacles. 1A container. 1B containers have markings TC-125-1B on the outer packaging to show construction requirements(1.2 meter drop test) are met but not performance.

37 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. The primary receptacle can contain up to 50 ml. The packaging always has 4 parts.

38 Means of Containment Type 1A packaging’ has been replaced by ‘Type P620 packaging’, which refers to packing instruction P620 of the UN Model Recommendations Category A specimen container. There must be enough absorbent material in the packaging to prevent seepage from the package. When you are shipping several containers, or units, you may place them in an overpack. Ensuring that the overpack is labelled correctly. An overpack is more commonly used for chemicals or sharps containers. See page 8 to 10 of 25 in your resources

39 Means of Containment Type 1B packaging’ has been replaced by ‘Type P650 packaging’, which refers to packing instruction P650 of the UN Model Recommendations This is a Category B container. This packaging is more common than a Category A. The main difference to note is that it is not a rigid outer packaging. The secondary receptacle can not be a zip lock bag it has to be a tested plastic fibre envelope that together complies with the pressure requirements. Secondary containers for biological substances category B UN 3373 must be certified by the manufacturer prior to use. See page 11 to 14/25 in resources. If you continue looking at the resources 15, 16 of 25 for type 1C packaging for sharps containers.

40 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. 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 with respect to category not specific name.

41 Safety Marks - Labelling of the Container
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) It is the responsibility of the consignor to label the shipment prior to transport. It is the carriers responsibility to ensure that the labels remain legible during transport. Labels must be removed after the hazard is removed from the container by the person who neutralizes the contents or who unloads or unpacks the container. There is a standard size and placement for labels and placards.

42 Safety Marks - Labelling of the Container
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. Please see page 18/25 in resources, really great example.

43 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 Refer to 18 of 25 Please note that for a category A it is suggested that you have Canutec phone number or an approved ERAP phone number. For Category B you need to have a 24 hour telephone number. When using the CAUTEC number you must first register the shipment with them prior to shipment of the dangerous good.

44 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 an ERAP (see Subsection 7.1(7)) See the Regulations Part 4 or the TDG Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (May 2013) for more information. The shipments that would require an ERAP would be the list of those 19 viruses. There are more than just the 19 viruses that falls under category A that would require an ERAP and placards. An example would be hospital waste contractors. These vehicles need the placards. Another example would be placards seen on the side of semis for anhydrous ammonia containers. What else would you see placards on shipments. (oxygen, propene, fuel trucks)

45 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 The Supervisor can be acting on behalf of the Employer. There are also various handlers such as anyone working in a loading bay, on and off planes. Handlers still have to be trained on packing inspections, placards have to be present when moving the product and the knowledge to inform the supervisor if the container or label is compromised in any way. If you import any hazardous goods from another country you become the consignor and are legally responsible for that. The Consignor/importer, Carrier, handler are all responsible for the correct labelling and documentation of a dangerous goods shipment.

46 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. Everyone who would be in contact with the hazardous good has to be trained. Employees may not be asked or permitted to handle dangerous goods without adequate supervision and training.

47 Roles & Responsibilities - Employer
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 wallet card must be signed by the employee and the employer once the employer believes they have received adequate training. Site specific training should also be done by the employer to ensure adequate training is done. When an employee has one or more employers-use the name of the employer that may be on your pay slip/cheque when filling name of company portion of wallet card. Part 6.3 (1)(d) the handling, offering for transport or transporting they would be acting as a consignor and would need the training that pertains to that.

48 Roles & Responsibilities - Employer
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. For TDG 6.2 Ground you would need to keep the record for 5 years. Both shipping and training documents must be kept on file and produced at the request of a Transport Canada inspector.

49 Roles & Responsibilities - Employer
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.

50 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. The consignor is the person who prepares the shipment

51 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. For example, someone shipped a dangerous goods product ( I believe it was acid) into Canada and the product was in a fish sauce bottle. So you might want to ensure that you know the source which you are shipping from and that they have a good reputation for their shipments.

52 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. Every person in the transport chain must be trained the safe handling of dangerous goods. Canada Post has website with a list of what can and cannot be shipped. Part 6 of the Canada Post Non-Mailable Matter states: Dangerous Goods, as defined by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDGR), are non-mailable matter. Canada Post will not accept packages that contain dangerous goods or that display dangerous goods symbols, except for lithium batteries described in Section 2.2.9 Batteries of ABCs of Mailing. Canada Post must assume that all markings and labels on a package identify the actual contents. If any evidence of former hazardous material contents is visible, the package cannot be accepted.

53 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. You can’t rely on the Carrier to be quality control. You must make sure there are enough copies of the shipping document for each hands the dangerous goods has to pass through.

54 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. The Consignee is the receiver. The Consignee has the right to refuse the shipments but more than likely they will take it, contain it, and report it.

55 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. Refer to Certificate for a visual. The training an employee receives will be what pertains to their job. Refer to the bulletins booklet. Read: TDG Training Certificate Requirements and Adequate training.

56 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 If they are handlers you would train according to their duties and what they are permitted to do. Safety marks and Accidental Release Reporting Requirements are two topics that everyone would be trained on.

57 Part 3 - Documentation A shipping document is the document that contains the required information about the dangerous goods being handled, offered for transport or transported. 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 You may need more information on the document, depending on what it is. All the information the consignee or consignor would need would be on the document. The carrier/driver must keep the documentation within arms reach, drivers side door.

58 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 The subsidiary class would only be for chemicals that have subclasses . The consignor’s certification is just a statement that everything is done properly.

59 Documentation Note: the yellow spaces are required information. Other space reflect common practice. Refer to page 11 and 12/12 in resources. The shaded areas are required to be filled in. The shippers name must be printed. The more information that is filled in the easier it is to track.

60 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 P650, if permitted in Section 5.16 Type P620 or P650 Type P620, P650 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 This chart helps you to know what you need for each category. Please note that for a Category A you must have documentation. And that workers must be trained for all categories. For an example for Waste would be sharps containers. Please take a look at page 22 of 25 in the resources.

61 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 substance that exhibits characteristics similar to these dangerous goods, must have an approved ERAP: For Category A the ERAP would be Canutec. The phone number for Canutec must be on the container for which your are shipping the dangerous goods in. For a Category B, a 24 hour phone must be used and displayed on the container. So to clarify a 24 hour phone number is a number that must be answered by a person that has knowledge of the dangerous goods being shipped.

62 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) For “f” even if it is just suspected it must have an ERAP. These are all shipped as category A and must have a ERAP/

63 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 You must first register the dangerous goods on line prior to sending it. Please see website quoted. You may want to refer to SP 84 or the Regs.

64 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.

65 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. The immediate report is a short report to advise all departments of the incident. The 30 day report is answering in more detail, looking into the route and contributing causes. You can find a detail report form to fill in on the Transport Canada Website.

66 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. For enforcement an inspector will go as far up the chain as need be to ensure that there is an effective change in procedure to eliminate the risks and to comply to the regulations.

67 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. Each has a UN number because it is an international agreement. Ask the question – who are the “persons” in the shipping chain and what are their responsibilities. What do you think the penalties are? Could include warning, fines, penalties and consequences.

68 Exam and Evaluation Wrap up – questions…..
Participants complete the required exam Participants complete the evaluation form

69 Air Regulations for Infectious Substances
The Following Slides Pertain to Teaching Air Regulations for Infectious Substances

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

71 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

72 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 ICAO set the technical requirements. The IATA is the regulations for the day to day functional level. The IATA regulations are very clear and easy to follow. The other 16% that is not controlled by the IATA you wouldn’t want to ship with them anyway.

73 The IATA regulations are set the same as they are in ground.
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 are set the same as they are in ground.

74 The IATA Regulations Divided into: 10 Sections Appendices A to H Index Note: starts with “How to use these Regulations" Same concept as ground, the regulations are divided up into 10 sections. Has Appendices but will rarely use.

75 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 The IATA is parallel to ground but they use different names. Section 2-Limitations: what you would take on a plane differs Section 5-Packing: gives you step by step specific instructions Section 6-Packaging: gives information on they tested the packaging Section 7-Marking and Labelling: regulations are specific to air, they can’t put placards on passenger planes.

76 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) The IATA Regulations sets the standards of what goes through the countries. There can still be variations from state to state that would include extra restrictions.

77 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 Identification is equivalent to the schedules in Ground. Section 4-Identification: List of dangerous goods page (blue pages) in IATA. Shows the UN number, shipping name and description, class, hazard label, if it is allowed on passenger aircraft or not, quantity allowed, packaging instructions and any special provisions needed. Qty/pkg differentiates between solids and liquids as you can see under the size limit. EQ see 2.6-Dangerous Goods in excepted quantities- Infectious substance is not permitted as excepted quantity(E0). ERG code-Emergency Response Guidance/Drill Code for Aircraft incidents involving dangerous goods. Canutec as an example. Section 5.1 Yellow pages Section 4.4

78 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. When classifying biological materials, you follow the same guidelines as for ground. Start with a Cat A and narrow it down to the appropriate class.

79 IATA Classification of Biological Materials
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!!! Refer to page 177 in IATA

80 IATA Classification of Biological Materials
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 : Refer to page 178

81 IATA Classification of Biological Materials
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. When deciding what UN number waste is being assigned to it must not contain any infectious material. If it does, you would assign it to the appropriate Cat A or Cat B with coinciding UN numbers.

82 IATA Classification of Biological Materials
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. These are exempt and would follow Cat B guidelines.

83 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

84 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. Packaging is expensive so they may want their container back. You may do so but the package must be disinfected by chemical or autoclave.

85 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

86 Packing Instructions for Air
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 Following the packing instructions, the substance should never leak out of the secondary packaging. You also should never have to look in the secondary to find out what it is. The sticker used for labelling has to be the right size to fit on the package.

87 Packing Instructions for Air
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 than 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 You may pack your specimens in preservatives that may fall under class 3,8 or 9. Example of class 3-alcohol Example of class 8-fenyl (neutralizer/fixative) Example of class 9-dry ice

88 Packing Instructions for Air
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. Diagnostic testing for specific diseases would be an example of a specimen that may be ”Suspected Category A Infectious Substance” The person responsible – you should use CANUTEC for Cat A specimen

89 Packing Instructions for Air
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

90 Packing Instructions for Air
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

91 Packing Instructions for Air
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 than 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 Class 3 alcohol Class 8 fenyl Class 9 dry ice

92 Packing Instructions for Air
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.

93 Packing Instructions for Air
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 UN 3291 – Clinical Waste - example: Sharps

94 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 The IATA sends you back to ground requirements for Safety marks on packaging, so essentially it is the same for both ground and air.

95 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. The technical name goes on the document not the substance name as to not gather interest from the wrong source. Name and phone number – use CANUTEC

96 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. If the package needs to stay in the upright position, there are arrow up stickers available that you could add.

97 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 Document is available online for dangerous good in an electronic e-file format.

98 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)) Exempt specimen on dry ice by air does not need a “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”.

99 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 Paper size is regulated, you must follow dimensions. You want as many copies as needed for how many hands it changes. Usually at least 3 copies. Document must be signed

100 Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Required only for Category A shipments! Important points to go over: required only for Cat A shipments Corresponding waybill# Failure to comply Proper shipping name as it appears on the Table in the IATA. XXXXXX through the option you don’t want. For example, this product is NON-RADIOACTIVE, so you xxxx out RADIOACTIVE.

101 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

102 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. Example of whole bodies- cadavers

103 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.

104 Handling of Class 6.2 9.4.1 Inspection for Damage or Leakage
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 Always want to pause and look and verify that it is ok.

105 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. Regulation 8.14

106 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. Air Traffic Transport Canada have a guide to reporting that should be followed if you need to report something.

107 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.

108 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

109 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 Double check these 7 steps Check your wallet cards, make sure they aren’t expired Containers must be in “standard”- must meet certification. Documentation doesn’t have to be separate. Must accompany shipment.

110 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 Recommend referencing a flowchart for routine shipping.

111 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. Go through scenario as an example and follow shipping steps.

112 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 Follow these 7 steps

113 Human specimen from an Infected Patient
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.

114 Human specimen from an Infected Patient
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. You may have a requisition for an itemized list of contents.

115 Human specimen from an Infected Patient

116 Human specimen from an Infected Patient

117 Human specimen from an Infected Patient
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. Always use CANUTEC for Cat A. Courier waybill # should be on Dangerous Goods declaration for tracking.

118 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.

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

120 Clinical Sharps Waste Clinical Sharps Waste may be shipped in large quantities with the use of an Overpack

121 Clinical Sharps Waste May follow Regulation 1.39 exempt.

122 Exempt Shipments

123 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 Example could be routine thyroid or diabetic testing.

124 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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