Shipping Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods
Environmental Safety
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Policy Statement
There is no formal policy statement for this topic however procedures and other information are provided below.The following policy is intended to ensure full regulatory compliance with all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules and regulations governing the shipment of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
Procedures
All shipments of hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be coordinated through the Environmental Safety Division by contacting the Hazardous Materials Program:
https://esd.uga.edu/hazardous-materials
Guidelines for shipping are listed on the Environmental Safety Division website. Please call the Hazardous Materials Program at (706) 713-2729 for more information
Forms/Instructions
Hazardous Materials Shipping General Information
https://esd.uga.edu/haz-mat/general-information/shipping-dangerous-goods-hazardous-materials
Additional contacts
Hazardous Materials Manager
706-713-2729
Policy Definitions
Hazardous Material / Dangerous Goods: Hazardous materials and dangerous goods include those materials which may pose a threat to human health, public safety or the environment if released during the course of transportation. Examples include but are not limited to explosives, gasses, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, toxic substances, radioactive materials, corrosives and miscellaneous substances.
Record Retention
All hazardous materials / dangerous goods shipping records are maintained by the Environmental Safety Division – Hazardous Materials Program in accordance with the Board of Regents Record Retention Policy
Policy Appendices
How To Comply With Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations
Responsibilities
Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Responsible University Administrator: Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety
Policy Owner: Environmental Safety Division - Hazardous Materials Program
Policy Contact: Brian K. Adams
Phone Number: 706-713-2729Date Issued: 06/13/2016
Last Reviewed/Updated: