The transport of infectious substances
Found 10 free book(s)Specimen collection, storage and transport
www.who.intInfectious substances • For the purposes of transport, infectious substances are defined as substances which are known or are reasonably expected to contain pathogens. • Pathogens - microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, parasites, fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can cause disease in humans or animals.
APPENDIX A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Infectious Substances ...
www.icao.intFor transport purposes the classification of infectious substances by risk groups was removed from the ICAO Technical Instructions in the 2005/ 2006 edition. Infectious substances are now classified as Category A or Category B.
SPECIMEN LABELING, STORAGE & HANDLING
www.cdc.govPacking Biological Substances, Category B for Transport The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171 - 180, require all persons who offer or transport infectious substances, including patient specimens to comply with applicable regulations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT OF …
www1.health.gov.auInfectious substances means substances that are known to contain, or are reasonably expected to contain, pathogens. Infectious substances are divided into categories A, B and C/Exempt, and are governed by various UN requirements (see Section 3 of this document for definitions of these categories).
3 For the purposes of these Regulations - IATA
www.iata.org3.6.2.1 Definitions 3.6.2.2.2.1 Category A: An infectious substance which 3 For the purposes of these Regulations: is transported in a form that, when exposure to it occurs, is capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening 3.6.2.1.1 Infectious substances are substances which or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals. 3.6
Packing and Labelling Dangerous Goods for Transport
www.tru.caA guide to classifying infectious substances and toxin classifications can be found in this document in Appendix A. Individuals shipping dangerous goods must keep a “proof of classification” for all dangerous goods offered for transport or imported into Canada for a 5-year period after shipping.
TRANSPORTING INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES SAFELY
www.phmsa.dot.govCATEGORY B INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES Category B infectious substances are excepted from all other requirements of the HMR when transported in accordance with the requirements of §173.199. Packing of Category B infectious substances requires marking the outer package, adjacent to proper shipping name, with “Biological substances,
Category A & B Shipping Examples - Arizona Department of ...
www.azdhs.govCategory A infectious substances have two shipping names: “Infectious substances, affecting humans” (UN 2814) or “Infectious substances, affecting animals” (UN 2900). Packaging . Category A infectious substances must be tripled packaged and compliant with IATA Packin g Instruction 602 diagrammed below. The maximum quantity of Category A ...
Specimen Collection, Handling, Transport and Processing
www.aphl.orgTransport of Biological Substances • Transport of patient specimens is regulated by both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and by International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules. • Laboratories must have personnel trained in and familiar with these regulations • For details regarding these regulations, please
The Approved List of biological agents - MISC208
www.hse.gov.ukThe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 refer to an ‘approved classification of a biological agent’, which means the classification of that agent approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This list is approved by HSE for that purpose. This edition of the Approved List has effect from 12 July 2021.