Shipping Regulated Biological Materials: Overview

Which of the following must the Shipper's Declaration include for shipments of Category A infectious substances?

24-hour emergency phone number

For shipments of Category A infectious substances, the Shipper's Declaration must include which of the following? This is in addition to the responsible person information provided on the package.

24-hour emergency telephone number

What is the maximum quantity per package for an "Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans" liquid material being shipped via a cargo aircraft?

4 L

The "Cargo Aircraft Only" shipping label must be placed on the exterior of a package containing a Category A infectious substance when the volume to be shipped exceeds:

50 mL

Which pressure test rating do DOT and IATA use to certify packages of Category A and B infectious substances that contain liquids?

95 kPa

Which of the following is a safety guideline to follow when working with or using liquid nitrogen?

Always wear a face shield over safety glasses, a lab coat, and insulated gloves designed for handling nitrogen, refrigerated liquid.

What is an appropriate timeframe to report an incident to the National Response Center (NRC)?

As soon as practical, but no later than 12 hours after the incident

What is a potential hazard associated with dry ice?

Asphyxiation

What is an advantage of dry shippers?

Can help reduce risk to carriers and regulatory burden

Which of the following is correct regarding the ability of individual carriers (such as UPS, DHL, and FedEx) to create their own transport requirements?

Carriers can establish requirements that exceed minimum regulatory requirements, if those requirements comply with the applicable rules

Which category of shipment requires the completion of at least three Shipper's Declarations?

Category A infectious substance

There are certain exceptions for clinical samples transported by a private vehicle or contract carrier (exclusively for transporting medical samples). Which of the following may qualify for such an exception?

Category B infectious substances contained in patient specimens

Which class of DOT and IATA hazardous materials encompasses human and animal pathogens?

Class 6

In any incident involving a hazardous materials package, the requirements for emergency response information include several items. Which of the following is one of these requirements?

Description of the hazardous material being shipped.

Which of the following is correct about dry ice?

Does not require a Shipper's Declaration, but must be listed on the Shipper's Declaration if it is shipped with a Category A infectious substance

The DOT and IATA regulate the shipping and transport of certain refrigerants, including __________.

Dry ice and nitrogen, refrigerated liquid

Who must receive enhanced security training?

Employees who transport select agents

A biological specimen from an otherwise healthy patient that must be shipped to a diagnostic laboratory for cancer screening can generally be shipped as a __________.

Exempt human specimen

An individual importing tissue culture materials and suspensions of cell culture grown pathogens containing growth stimulants of bovine or other livestock agents should:

Follow APHIS permit requirements before the import of the materials into the U.S.

Which of the following is a requirement when shipping dry ice?

Include it on the Shipper's Declaration if shipping it with a hazardous material that requires the Shipper's Declaration

Historical events (such as the anthrax attacks in 2001) demonstrate the harmful use of hazardous materials. Which of the following is an important takeaway from these events?

It is important to follow security measures when shipping and transporting hazardous materials.

Who is responsible for reporting a hazardous materials incident and completing a DOT Form F 5800.l?

Person in possession of the hazardous material at the time of the incident

What should a shipper do if a package of hazardous materials is lost or damaged?

Report it to the safety and security officials.

During the initial response to an infectious substance spill, individuals should inform their supervisors, and when necessary, __________.

Safety Offices

Which of the following is an important security measure in the transport of hazardous materials?

Select a courier that secures the packages during transport and tracks the packages at all points (from collection through delivery).

Regulatory groups place the primary responsibility for compliance and safety of the public regarding a shipment of hazardous material with which of the following groups?

Shipper (sender)

Which of the following is correct regarding the import of certain hazardous agents into the United States?

There are restrictions on human pathogens, animal source materials, and other related biological materials.

Who must sign the Shipper's Declaration?

Trained and certified person with knowledge of how the hazardous material was packaged

A packaging requirement for Category A infectious substances, Category B infectious substances, and exempt specimens is:

Triple Packaging - sealed primary container within a sealed secondary container within a rigid, sturdy outer shipping container or box.

In the United States, which regulatory body requires shipping training before shipping a regulated material and at least every three years thereafter?

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Packages containing Category B infectious substances require which of the following marks or labels?

UN 3373

Which of the following is correct regarding the shipment of Category A infectious substances via the United States Postal Services (USPS)?

USPS regulations prohibit the transfer of Category A infectious substances in the U.S. mail