Biological & Hazardous Materials
Guidance and training are provided to help transport research materials safety and lawfully.
The transportation of biological and hazardous materials is highly regulated by the Department of Transportation and the International Air Transport Association. UNMC and UNO personnel are required to adhere to the strict training and packaging requirements of these entities.
View Guidelines for Importing Biologicals
Chemicals are transported to, from and within our university for a variety of reasons. Learn about transporting chemicals.
Details
Training is required to ship biological material and dry ice. Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 402-559-6356 or unmcehs@unmc.edu for available training.
Here are some additional resources you may need:
Hazard Classes are categories of hazards that are assigned to HM/DG. All regulated material will fit within one of these classes:
- Explosives
- Gases
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Oxidizing substances
- Toxic chemicals and infectious substances
- Radioactive material
- Corrosives
- Misc. (dry ice, lithium batteries, etc.)
View the Dangerous Goods Checklist
Products may contain Dangerous Goods that are not readily apparent. If you are shipping any of the following, please contact EHS at 402-559-6356 for further determination.
- Electronic products, mobile phones and accessories, photographic equipment, torch/flashlight, dry batteries, lithium batteries, prototype lithium batteries, rechargeable batteries, wet cell batteries, alkaline batteries, batteries contained in equipment, speaker, solar charger or ultra-capacitor
- Personal care products, cosmetics, perfume, nail polish, household chemicals, cleaning agents, aerosols, bleach, drain cleaners, pesticides, wax, toolbox, glue, spray paint, lubricants, lighter fluid
- Motor vehicles, motorcycles or electric vehicles parts, engines, lawn mowers, generator, carburetor, fuel tank, fuel, fuel controllers, fire extinguishers, air bag, ships or aircraft parts, barometers
- Agricultural or industrial chemicals, chemicals with strong odor or volatile chemicals, metal powder, pigment, flammable solids, oxidizers, toxic or corrosive substances, pesticides, compressed gases, flammable liquids, resins, inks, paints, sealants, adhesives, mercury
- Medical equipment, radioactive substances, pharmaceuticals raw materials, vaccines or virus samples, compressed gases, cryogenic liquefied gases, dry ice, sphygmomanometer, thermometers
- Electrical appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum tube, magnetic tubes, magnets, smoke detectors
Aviation regulated solids or liquids are any material that has narcotic, noxious, irritating, or other properties such that, in the event of spillage or leakage on an aircraft, could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties.
Transporting Chemicals
Chemicals are transported to, from and within our university for a variety of reasons. This can include:
- Sending chemicals to collaborating universities or companies
- Returning products to manufacturers
- Shipping chemicals off-site to other institutions when a faculty accepts a new position
- Moving chemicals when laboratories move on-site from one building to another
Chemicals that are not regulated may be shipped by the employee. Chemicals that are regulated must be shipped by EHS. UNMC/UNO/NM employees or their departments are responsible for all costs associated with transporting chemicals.
Email Environmental Health & Safety for guidance in determining which chemicals are regulated.