Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Biological/Chemical

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    Absorbent pads must be placed in each transport container in case of a specimen leak.

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Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Biological/Chemical - Quiz
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This quiz assesses knowledge on the transportation regulations of biological and chemical substances. It covers labeling, packaging, and shipping requirements for Category A and B substances, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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  • 2. 

    When packaging a Category A Specimen in a Category A Saf-T-Pak shipper, you are required to place an Canadian Infectious Substance UN 2814 diamond mark over the pre-printed Substance UN 2814 American label seen on the outer box.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    True

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  • 3. 

    You are required to black out any labels that do not apply to your classification.  For example, if shipping Exempt Human Specimens in Saf-T-Pak insulated shipper, black out words "Category B, Biological Substances", UN 3373" and Exempt Animal Specimens"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Answer: True

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  • 4. 

    Transportation of Dangerous Goods training must be completed annually.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Answer: TDG training must be completed every 2 years.

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  • 5. 

    In order to determine the limited quantity of a chemical permitted to be shipped, you must visit the following website for information:

    • Public Health/BCCDC/Alberta Health

    • Environment Canada

    • Transport Canada

    • Canada Post

    Correct Answer
    A. Transport Canada
    Explanation
    C. Transport Canada

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  • 6. 

    Dry ice used as a refrigerant must be shipped in sealed zip lock bag to ensure CO2 gas does not escape.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False: Dry ice should be packaged in a Ziploc bag however, the bag must not be sealed to allow for venting of the CO2 gas.

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  • 7. 

    The proper shipping name of a Category B substance is:

    • UN 2814, Biological Specimen, Category B

    • UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B

    • UN 3373, Diagnostic Specimen, Category B

    • UN 3377, Diagnostic Specimen, Category B

    Correct Answer
    A. UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B
    Explanation
    UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B
    UN 2814, Infectious Substances Affecting Humans is for Category A specimens

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  • 8. 

    LifeLabs is required to ship Sodium Hydroxide from a LifeLabs reference lab to a regional lab.  The Reference Lab would like to ship 2 bottles of Sodium Hydroxide in one courier vehicle.  Each bottle contains 1L of Sodium Hydroxide.  Can this shipment of 2 bottles be taken together as a limited quantity?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Two trips are required

    • Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide

    Correct Answer
    A. Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide
    Explanation
    D. Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide.

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  • 9. 

    Shipments of specimens not believed to contain an infectious substance must be marked as:

    • Category B

    • Diagnostic Specimens

    • Exempt Diagnostic Specimens

    • Exempt Human Specimens

    • Limited Quantity

    Correct Answer
    A. Exempt Human Specimens
    Explanation
    D. Exempt Human Specimens

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  • 10. 

    What label must be used on all packages containing dry ice as a refrigerant?

    • Class 9 Diamond for air transport

    • A label "Dry Ice as a Refrigerant" for road transport

    • Both

    • A or B depending on the method of transportation.

    Correct Answer
    A. A or B depending on the method of transportation.
    Explanation
    D. A class 9 diamond must be used with dry ice is used as a refrigerant when transporting specimens by AIR. When transporting specimens by ROAD, the label "Dry Ice as a Refrigerant" must be used.

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  • 11. 

    A patient with no history of infectious disease and from a low risk geographic area is being tested for blood glucose levels.  You would classify the specimen as:

    • UN2814, Infectious Substance Affecting Humans, Category A

    • Un3373, Biological Specimens, Category B

    • Exempt Human Specimen

    • Diagnostic Human Specimen

    Correct Answer
    A. Exempt Human Specimen
    Explanation
    C. Exempt Human Specimen

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  • 12. 

    Transportation of infectious substances between various locations is permitted using any container, as long as it does not leak.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Every infectious substance must be shipped in a certified container that meets all legislative requirements. This includes proof of meeting leak, drop and pressure tests and must include three layers of packaging.

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  • 13. 

    What label is required on a Category B Package?A.  Exempt Human SpecimenB.  Dry Ice as a RefrigerantC. 24-Hour CANUTEC NumberD.  Limited Quantity

    • Exempt Human Specimen

    • Dry Ice as a Refrigerant

    • 24 Hour CANUTEC Number

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 24 Hour CANUTEC Number
    Explanation
    C. 24 Hour CANUTEC Number

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