Biohazard Transportation

 

Healthcare facilities may ship various types of hazardous materials, including chemicals, compressed gases, etc. The information in this section is limited to packaging of regulated medical waste and infectious substances.Whenever possible, biohazardous wastes should be treated and disposed of on-site.  Biohazard Transportation However, generation of biohazardous wastes in the field is often unavoidable and handling and transport will be necessary.  Transfer of biomaterials between labs, buildings, and roadways is strictly regulated by various federal, state, and local agencies. Proper packaging is essential to ensure safe transport and to avoid sample loss and accidental release/exposure.Hazardous waste transporters are individuals or entities that move hazardous waste from one site to another by highway, rail, water, or air. Hazardous waste transporters play an integral role in the hazardous waste management system by delivering hazardous waste from its point of generation to ultimate destination. This includes transporting hazardous waste from a generator's site to a facility that can recycle, treat, store or dispose of the waste. It can also include transporting treated hazardous waste to a site for further treatment or disposal.