PMLS LAST PART Flashcards
are designed to prevent the release of these materials in transit
International and Domestic transport regulations for infectious substances
is achieved through rigorous packaging requirements and hazard communication
PROTECTION
what are the conditions needed for a category A transportation biohazards
designed to withstand rough handling
changes in air pressure
temperature
vibration
stacking
moisture
hazard communications include?
Shipping papers
Labels
Markings on the outside of packaging
ther information necessary to enable
transport workers and emergency response personnel to correctly identify the material and respond efficiently in an emergency situation
must be trained so they properly prepare shipments and recognize and respond to the risk posed by this material
shippers and carriers
who are registered, approved, or licensed to transport these types of biohazard substances
shippers and carriers
an infectious substance that is transported in a form that is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease to otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs
category A
what does Category A capable of causing?
permanent disability, life threatening and fatal diseases
for substances that cause disease in humans
or in both humans and animals
UN 2814
for substances that cause disease in animals
only
UN 2900
category A package consists of?
Watertight primary receptacles o Watertight secondary packaging
for liquid materials the secondary packaging must contain?
absorbent materials
category A packaging must be?
rigid outer packaging of adequate strength
must pass specific performance tests
without leakage and internal pressure producing a pressure differential of not less than 5 kPa
marked with either UN 2814 or UN 2900
bound for transport that do not meet the criteria set in Category A
Category Substance B
