Federal and international laws require that anyone who transports, offers advice for transport, or prepares hazardous materials for transport must be trained.

Faculty, staff and students involved in shipping hazardous materials must be trained or work with someone who has completed hazardous materials shipping training. Generally, training is required every two years.

Hazardous materials include biological materials, diagnostic specimens, genetically modified organisms or micro-organisms, infectious substances, hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials and dry ice.

To Ship Biological Agents

Complete the required SAF-T-PAK training.

Additional permits may be required to ship materials domestically or internationally. Contact the Biological Safety Officer at 852-2959 or by email for more information. For information on materials requiring additional permits, see Additional Resources for Shipping Biological Agents.

To Ship Hazardous Chemicals

Including, but not limited to:

• Explosives
• Flammables
• Gases
• Oxidizers & organic peroxides
• Toxic substances
• Corrosives
• Dry Ice

Contact the DEHS Hazardous Waste Coordinator.

Allow a minimum of two weeks for DEHS assistance with your shipment.