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If I am not shipping a Category A Infectious Substance, do I need still need to take the Dangerous Goods Training?

Yes. By law, any person who causes dangerous goods to be transported by a public carrier must follow specific regulations and must have proof of training.

This online training is intended to assist hospital employees, courier drivers, and others who may classify, package, or transport medical specimens to comply with US DOT and ICAO/IATA rules and regulations. Both Category A Infectious Substance Affecting Humans and Category B Biological Substance are assigned to Hazard Class 6, Division 6.2

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