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Discussion of Training

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The first, and most important, requirement stipulated by all regulations is that all who pack, handle or ship dangerous goods be properly trained and certified. Training can be obtained from any number of commercial companies that specialize in Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Materials Training, and may range in price from $300-$500. Training programs can take from a couple of hours to two days (depending on the scope and complexity of training) and cover general shipper’s compliance and responsibilities together with specific case scenarios. Participants should be provided with a copy of the relevant regulations, and the training should cover restricted quantity (small quantities for DOT and excepted quantities for IATA) dangerous goods packing and shipping. For quantities above and beyond restricted quantities, more extensive training is required, which involves additional time and cost. The majority of museum shipments will fall within the restricted quantity regulations outlined below. Every employee who handles, packs or ships dangerous goods is required to complete this training and maintain current certification. In addition, refresher training is required every 24 months. Depending on the size of the institution, the training of a single person (or two) to handle, pack and ship all dangerous goods shipments may be sufficient. At some institutions (especially those affiliated to universities) there may already be trained individuals (for example, in an environmental health and safety unit) who can ship and receive packages. University museums may also be able to make use of the institution’s environmental health and safety unit for training of museum personnel, and for assistance with shipments larger than those covered by restricted quantities. There are also certified commercial re-packing companies that will handle packing and labeling requirements.