Dangerous Goods
. The "technical name" is a recognized chemical name used for further clarification, but is never required in the shipping documentation. True False
False
10. When shipping Category A, you must retain a copy of the shipper's declaration for one year. True False
False
11. Category B does require UN certified box. True False
False
13. Category B requires a Class 6 (infectious) label on the box. True False
False
3. Training must be repeated every three years according to IATA and 49 CFR for air and ground shipments. Training must include general familiarization, function-specific information, safety training, and security awareness training. True False
False
8. UN certified packaging is not required when transporting Category A. True False
False
9. Category A samples can be mixed with Category B. True False
False
1. The purpose of dangerous goods regulations is to provide procedures by which articles and substances with hazardous properties can be safely transported. True False
True
12. Samples must be triple packaged with: a leak-proof primary receptacle containing no more than 1 liter in the vial with enough absorbent material to soak up the entire contents of the bag, a leak-proof secondary packaging (if your vials are fragile, you must individually wrap them to prevent breaking in transit), a rigid outer packaging (must not contain more than 4 liters of UN3373 specimens) True False
True
5. Dangerous goods are classified into nine different classes. Category A and Category B fall under Class 7. True False
True
6. Category A is an infectious substance transported in a form that, when exposure to it occurs, is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease to humans or animals. True False
True
7. When packing Category A shipments, the packaging must include triple-layer packaging: inner packaging with leak-proof primary receptacle, secondary packaging with absorbent material, and rigid outer packaging. True False
True
Training records must be kept by the employer for a minimum of 36 months and must be made available upon request of the appropriate national authority in case of an audit. True False
True
