Transporting Research Materials
Introduction
EHS at UNC-Chapel Hill conforms to strict government regulations when transporting hazardous materials. If you are shipping or exporting equipment, infectious substances, diagnostic speciments, or other hazardous materials we can provide guidance and assistance concerning the permitting, licensing, packaging and shipping of these materials
Contact Information
Deb Howard
Associate Biosafety Officer
(919) 962-5722 (phone)
(919) 962-0227 (fax)
dmhoward[at]ehs.unc.edu
Associate Biosafety Officer
(919) 962-5722 (phone)
(919) 962-0227 (fax)
dmhoward[at]ehs.unc.edu
Supplemental Information
- UNC-EHS HazMat Training Information
- UNC-EHS HazMat Transport Fact Sheet
- U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Poster
International Shipments
Self-Study Training Modules
- Shipping of Infectious Substances and Other Biomedical Materials Annual Update
- Export Control Law
- Importing/Exporting Research Material
- Short PowerPoint Presentation discussing:
- DOT Final Rule October 2006
- State vehicle transportation of patient samples
- Couriers
- Changes to Air Transport when shipping
Important Shipping Documentation and Labeling
Printable Dry Ice/Biological Substances Category B Label
Shipping Links
- Federal Aviation Administration, Dangerous Goods Program
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, US Department of Transportation
- Federal Railroad Administration Hazardous Materials Program, US Department of Transportation
- International Air Transport Association
- Office of Research Serivices, National Institutes of Health - Shipping Hazardous Materials Safely
- Research and Special Programs Administration, US Department of Transportation
- United States Coast Guard, Marine Protection and Environmental Safety