TRAINING IN SAFE SHIPPING

Is Dangerous Goods Training Required?

Anyone who classifies, identifies, packs, marks, labels or completes documentation forms for shipments containing Infectious Substances (Cat A UN2900 or UN2814, Cat B UN3373, or Exempt patient specimen must be trained and certified.

International regulations are set forth by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),

International Air Transport Association (IATA), U.S.

DOT 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Canadian TDGR), European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID).