Iata Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Iata and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| What Records Must Be Maintained? Training records must include: Employee name Most recent date trained Description of training Description, copy, or location of training materials Name and address of trainerThese records must be maintained throughout employment and 90 days thereafter, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT). IATA and some laboratory regulatory agencies, including the College of American Pathologists (CAP), require repeat of training every two years. DOT requires training every three years. You will be able to print a certificate when you have completed this course that will certify your completion of training for packaging and shipping Division 6.2 (infectious) materials. | View Page |
| Exempt Specimen Packaging and Labeling Although the specimens that were discussed on the previous page are not subject to the Division 6.2 requirements for packaging and labeling, it is important to remember that there are other packaging and labeling requirements that may apply, such as OSHA requirements included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, healthcare facility requirements, and laboratory regulatory agency requirements, such as those of the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists. If the package is being sent by air, IATA, does require an exempt specimen to be marked as "Exempt Human Specimen," or "Exempt Animal Specimen." The DOT does not require this marking, so it would not be necessary if the specimen is being shipped by ground. | View Page |
| Labeling a Package Containing a Category A Substance Packages that contain category A substances must exhibit these labels.Proper shipping name and UN number(Category A label) or Hazard class 6 infectious substance label that includes this statement:In case of damage or leakage, immediately notify public health authority. In the US, notify the CDC 1-800-232-0124 UN package certification markOrientation arrows (if greater than 50 mL)Contact information (Shipper or Consignee Identification)The contact person (usually the shipper), referred to as the "responsible person" by IATA, must be someone who can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) and can answer questions about the content of the package. The 24/7 number must reach that person directly and not a pager or answering machine/service. If the contact person that you are listing is the person receiving the specimen, be certain that the person is aware you are listing him/her as the contact person and has consented to it. | View Page |