Waybill Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Waybill and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Who Must Receive Training? According to federal and international regulations, all personnel who are involved in the packaging and shipping of infectious materials are required to have training in these procedures. This includes anyone who: Packages, labels, and/or marks the package Is responsible for classifying the materials Is responsible for documenting the package contents on a shipping declaration form, air waybill, etc. Transports hazardous materials by vehicle, plane, or vessel | View Page |
| Labeling a Package Containing a Category B Substance Packages that contain category B substances must exhibit these labels:Proper Shipping NamePackage Mark (UN 3373 Label)The responsible person must be available during regular business hours. Placing this information on the package is optional with category B substances. The information may instead be provided on a written document such as an air waybill. | View Page |
| Category A Packages - Shipper's Declaration For Dangerous Goods A "shipper's declaration for dangerous goods" form must be filled out for category A packages, but is NOT required for category B or exempt packages. The shipper's declaration must be handed to the courier picking up the package; do not place it inside the box. The number of copies that are required varies according to shipper, but you should always keep one copy. This copy must be retained for 2 years. If dry ice is included in a package containing a category A substance, it should also be listed on the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods. However, it is NOT necessary to fill out this form if dry ice is included in category B or exempt packaging; details about the dry ice are included instead on the air waybill. The following page illustrates a completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods form. Subsequent pages will highlight and discuss each section of the form. | View Page |
| Shipper's Declaration For Dangerous Goods- First Section The first section of the form contains your laboratory's name and address (Shipper), and the name of the laboratory or organization where the specimen is being sent (Consignee). If an Air Waybill is used, its number should also be included on this form. | View Page |