Companies, medical facilities, laboratories, and animal hospitals have to comply with regulations for shipping bio-hazardous materials. Whether it is large amounts of materials, or a small blood sample that requires testing, special packaging is needed. Drums and bulk containers are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate chemicals, contaminated materials, and crude oil. Smaller samples require either Category A, Category B, or an Exempt Specimen Kit for packaging. Regulations require a special bag or tube, bubble wrap for protection, absorbent pads or bags to stop any leaks, a certain sized box, and a specific label.
Items that are not properly packaged will be held at stations or check points, whether they are traveling by ground, air, or ocean. That not only causes delays, it can result in hefty non-compliance fines. Ordering packaging supplies from an experienced company means everything will be included. Components can be ordered separately, or in assembled kits. Customized bags and boxes can be designed to customer specifications if needed. An extensive inventory ensures same day shipping on most orders, which saves time. Competitive pricing will save a business money as well. The right packaging is only one aspect of bio-hazard shipping needs. Emergency Response Guidebooks, publications, and codes for reference are available to remind staff of training, and provide a quick guide during an incident or accident. Those are available in a standard size, and a smaller size to fit into a vehicle or first responder kit.
Training is required for employees of companies and facilities that handle bio-hazard materials. Classes are conducted throughout the year for packers, drivers, handlers, and office support workers responsible for documents and labeling. Codes and regulations are specific to modes of transportation, so there is a class for ground packaging, air, and marine packaging and shipping. For companies that do not package and ship bio-hazard materials on a regular basis, packaging services are also offered. Letting professionals take care of packaging and shipping for occasional needs is more time saving and cost effective than training staff. One company can provide all the services and supplies needed to package and ship materials and samples to a final destination.