Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Biological/Chemical

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

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A. True

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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... see morewith safety standards. see less

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.

Explanation

True

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3. Transportation of Dangerous Goods training must be completed annually.

Explanation

Answer: TDG training must be completed every 2 years.

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4. 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"

Explanation

Answer: True

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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:

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.

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:

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?

Explanation

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

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

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

Explanation

D. Exempt Human Specimens

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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:

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.

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

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C. 24 Hour CANUTEC Number

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Absorbent pads must be placed in each transport container in case of a...
When packaging a Category A Specimen in a Category A Saf-T-Pak...
Transportation of Dangerous Goods training must be completed annually.
You are required to black out any labels that do not apply to your...
In order to determine the limited quantity of a chemical permitted to...
Dry ice used as a refrigerant must be shipped in sealed zip lock bag...
The proper shipping name of a Category B substance is:
LifeLabs is required to ship Sodium Hydroxide from a LifeLabs...
What label must be used on all packages containing dry ice as a...
Shipments of specimens not believed to contain an infectious substance...
A patient with no history of infectious disease and from a low risk...
Transportation of infectious substances between various locations is...
What label is required on a Category B Package?A.  Exempt Human...
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