Operations and Procedures:
Sample Handling
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### Training for Shipping Hazardous Materials

Any issues that arise during sample shipment can delay a response to an incident. Generally, the ASR will handle most sample shipments; however, in some cases the PRL or MSL may need to ship samples. All laboratories should have personnel trained in state, federal, and international regulations on the transfer of hazardous/biohazardous materials or samples.

Laboratories should be familiar with the following for hazardous and biohazardous samples:

What is considered to be a hazardous or dangerous good and what is exempt Proper marking, labeling, and use of placards for specific sample types (e.g., flammable, hazardous, or radioactive). Proper packaging and shipment of hazardous materials |

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