Introduction
Patient Specimens and Medical Waste are Infectious Substances (Dangerous Goods). COVID-19 Associated Materials must be packed, handled, and transported in order to prevent contamination and avoid the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 has created huge challenges for the supply & transport chain. Not least because of the fact that whilst much of the transport Industry is in “lockdown” There is an obligation to transport to medical laboratories samples for testing as well as many tonnes of medical waste from seriously ill people which needs to be transported to special depots for extermination.
It is essential for all staff involved in the transport and handling of those materials to be properly trained and instructed on necessary procedures for the safe transport of those Dangerous Goods.
Who is the Course for?
This is a specialist course to ensure that all critical staff who are engaged in the supply, distribution, and waste management of critical medical products are fully aware of the instructions for packing, handling, and shipping of patient specimens and medical waste.
The requirements for the management and handling of “Infectious Substances” are very specific and this course will ensure your team is fully briefed.
The course is available either online or as an interactive webinar that covers in detail the requirements for both ground and air transport and also includes essential safety and hygiene recommendations.
What is the Benefit of this Training – What will I learn?
a) Understand the regulatory requirements related to the transport of infectious substances by air and by road
b) Be able to Implement correct packaging, marking, labeling, and documents related to COVID-19 Infectious Substances.
c) Understand and correctly fulfill the Safety and Hygiene r requirements while transporting COVID-19-related materials
Detailed Content / Topics – The following Subjects will be addressed
– Abbreviations and definitions
– Legal background
– Shipper responsibilities
– Classification and Identification
– Packing
– Marking and labeling
– Documentation
– Emergency response
– Safety and Hygiene Recommendation
Target groups
This training is designed for all staff involved in cargo transportation of Infectious Substances by surface and/or by air
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites
Learning Objectives
– Understand the regulations that govern both air and road modes of transport;
– Describe the responsibilities of the shipper when shipping COVID-19 Infectious Substances;
– Define UN numbers and Proper Sniping Name of COVID-19-related infectious substances;
– Understand the Basic Triple Packaging System used in the transport of Patient Specimens and applicable Packaging Instructions used in the transport of materials connected with COVID–19;
– Apply the correct marks and labels for a shipment of COVID-19 Infectious Substances;
– Describe the shipper’s responsibility for documentation;
– Describe what to do in the event of an emergency; and
– Follow the basic safety and hygiene principles while involved in the transport of materials containing COVID-19
What do People Say about Sofema Aviation Services Training?
“I found satisfying answers to all my questions.”
“The instructor demonstrated very deep knowledge of the subject.”
“The length of the course fits my needs and expectations.”
“The content was really effective, I gained a lot of new knowledge.”
“The practical examples were perfectly delivered.”
Duration
1 day – The training will commence at 09.00 and finish at 17.00, with appropriate refreshment breaks.
