Module 12 Flashcards
How are things transported onsite?
Chemicals- materials, management department
Blood specimens- lab staff
Hand delivery/basket or carrier
Transportation department- porters, escorts, orderlies
Pneumatic tubes- can affect some results
Vehicle/motorized containers- security issue
Intralab- transported on cart/in rack
What are regulations for interlab transport?
TDG compliance is mandatory, developed by UN.
What are dangerous goods?
Those capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment.
What are examples of UN numbers?
UN1845- dry ice
UN2814- infectious substances, category A
UN3373- biological substances, category B
How are substance names written?
A- infectious substance, affecting humans (Bacillus anthracis) Class 6.2 UN2814
B- biological substance, category B UN3873
What are the four main areas of responsibility with regards to transportation?
Manufacturer- properly classify, package and mark products
Consignor- ensure shipments are documented and safety marks are in place
Carrier- transport safely, ensure documentation is available and safety marks are in place
Consignee- check parcel is intact and documentation is in order before signing the receipt
Who do TDGR apply to?
Anyone who handles, offers to transport or transports dangerous goods.
Why do lab staff need to be aware of TDGR?
Transport of required chemicals
Transport of specimens from one site to another
Disposal of hazardous waste
What is air transport governed by?
ICAD and IATA
When must individuals have TDG certification issued?
Air- in the past 24 months
Road, rail, sea- in the past 36 months
Whenever there are major changes
When you change your job
What does TDG training include?
Classification
Documentation
Packaging requirements
Safety marks
Special precautions and requirements
What are the classes of dangerous goods established by the TDG act?
1- explosives
2- gases
3- flammable and combustible liquids
4- flammable solids
5- oxidizers
6- poisonous and infectious substances
7- radioactive materials
8- corrosives
9- miscellaneous products, substances or organisms
Classes 1-6 and 9 are divided in division
When is the consignor responsible for the package?
Until it is accepted.
Highest officer is the one responsible.
What is the punishment for TDG violations?
First offence- $50000 or two years in jail
Subsequent offences- $100000 or two years in jail
$1000000 compensation
Who performs TDG checks?
Federal and provincial inspectors.
When does the operator gain responsibility of a TDG package?
Not until the acceptance procedure has been completed.
What is the consignee’s responsibility before signing for a TDG package?
Ensuring the shipment isn’t damaged.
What containers are used when shipping chemicals from the lab?
Triple containers
Primary- original
Secondary- plastic bag with absorbent material
Outer- outer box or heavy cardboard box
How are containers labelled?
Chem name
UN number
Class sticker
ERP number (phone number for emergencies)
Where does transport occur?
Onsite
Intralab
Interlab/offsite- requires TDGR
What are the packing instructions for 1B?
650
What are the packing instructions for 1A?
602
If ice is required where is it placed?
Between the secondary and outer containers.
What containers can be used for packaging?
SAF T PAKs or 7.21 option (make own 1B).
How are 1A containers labelled?
TC-125-1A
How are packaging methods determined?
Is it category A or B?
How is it being transported?
Who can a consignor be?
Doctor, scientist, vet, epidemiologist, genetic engineer, microbiologist, nurse, lab tech or assistant.
What is a category A infectious substance?
Physical contact is capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease.
What is a category B biological substance?
Doesn’t meet category A criteria.
How much infectious substance is allowed/packaged?
50mL
What are examples of infectious organisms and their categories?
HIV- culture is 1A, patient sample is B
Ebola- 1A
Salmonella- 1B
How must dry ice be transported?
Packing instruction 904
Class 9- refrigerant
Only needs to be declared for air
Packaging must allow CO2 release
How are refrigerated specimens packaged?
Enclose ice pack in ziploc bag.
How are frozen specimen packaging?
Leakproof plastic tube is primary container
Freeze sample
Place in ziploc bag
Pack around dry ice or freezer packs
Thaw
Mix well before aliquoting or testing
How are hazardous wastes managed?
Chem- TDG regulations, check waste manifests
Specimens- AB Health Jurisdiction, biomedical, blood and body fluid waste, human anatomical, micro lab waste
Waste sharps- incinerated or autoclaved
If treated waste doesn’t require special handling.
