Biohazard Transportation

 

When these materials are transported, Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations may apply and are extremely complex in nature. Biohazard Transportation  Laboratory personnel must properly package, transport, and handle any Infectious substances which are used in their research Labeling using the universal biohazard symbol is also required for any infectious biological materials in order to prevent accidental exposure to unsuspecting personnel who may be exposed to the biological material (e.g., couriers, administrative staff, and janitors). The HMR apply to any material that DOT determines capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce1, including infectious substances. An infectious substance must conform to all applicable HMR requirements when offered for transportation or transported by air, highway, rail, or water. 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. Biohazard waste is waste that is contaminated with blood or other infectious materials. The infectious materials pose a risk of spreading disease in humans, animals and the environment. Biohazard waste is typically treated in an autoclave process which renders the waste harmless and then it is disposed of.  Medical waste can be very confusing, what federal laws apply? What are my local State, City. County requirements? We have put together this handy guide and hope you find it useful.