Hazardous Materials Shipping

This program ensures that NC State University employees are shipping hazardous materials in a manner that is safe and compliant with regulatory policy. The two main organizations that regulate these shipments are the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for ground/marine transport and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) for air transport. They require that only properly trained personnel prepare and handle hazardous material shipments. A violation of these regulations, including training requirements, can result in fines of up to $55,000 per violation or up to $110,000 with imprisonment for cases involving injury or death. The Federal Aviation Administration has been known to perform random audits on anyone who ships by air to ensure they are following all ICAO regulations.

If you perform any of the following tasks, with regards to hazardous materials, you are considered a HazMat employee and must receive training.

• Packaging
• Completing shipping papers
• Handling
• Transporting

What are you trying to ship?	Biohazardous materials or dry ice	See the biological material shipping page
	Radioactive materials	Call 919-515-2894 or email env-health-radiation@ncsu.edu
	Chemical/Other hazardous materials	See the links below