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DOT Packaging and Shipping Certification
Reference
  49 CFR part 172 subpart H
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) part 6
International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2000
Training Codes
  B11
Purpose
 
Identify the dangerous goods regulations that apply to shipping biological materials.
Outline
 
Regulatory Overview
A. Training Requirements
B. Definitions
C. Enforcement
DOT Hazard Classes
A. Divisions
B. Packing Groups
C. Hazard Zones
Class 6 materials
A. Division 6.1
B. Division 6.2
     1. Definition
     2. Recombinant Microorganism and Organisms
     3. Biological Products
     4. Diagnostic Specimens
         a. WHO Risk Groups
         b. Packing Instruction 602
         c. Packing Instruction 650
C. Marking and Labeling
Class 9 Dry Ice
Division 2.2 Liquid Nitrogen
Shipper's Declaration and Air Waybill
Sources of additional Information and Questions
Approved Instructors
 
John A. Schaefer CIH
James Bukowski CIH
Paula Davis

 

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