Description:

This course covers the DOT and IATA requirements for Shipping Class 6.2. It will also cover the use of dry ice (Class 9) when shipping these materials.

Anyone who ships biological materials should attend this course so that they can ship safely and according to regulations.

A certificate will be provided after the successful completion of the test.

Register for one of the sessions!

Chicago: Thursdays, 2-4:30pm, Montgomery Ward Building, Room B106 (Basement)

• May 8
• June 12
• July 10
• August 14
• September 11
• October 9
• November 6
• December 18

Evanston: Tuesday, 2-4:30pm: Technological Institute NG71

• May 20
• June 24
• July 15
• August 19
• September 23
• October 21
• November 18
• December 16

Regulation:

49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 172 Subpart H
49 CFR 173.134 Class 6, Division 6.2
49 CFR 173.140 Class 9

Target:

University researchers involved in the shipping of biological materials.

Instructor:

Steve Karlman

Contact:

Chicago or Evanston: 3-8300

or E-mail safety-training@northwestern.edu

Duration:

2-2:30 hours

Links:

Department of Transportation (DOT)