Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Infectious Goods Transport

• Overview of infectious substances and biological materials

• Types and classification of infectious substances (Category A, B, and Exempt)

• Key global regulations: WHO, IATA DGR, and UN model regulations

• Roles and responsibilities of shippers, handlers, and carriers

• Case Study: Real-world incidents in infectious goods transportation

Module 2: Classification, Packaging, and Labeling

• UN classification system for infectious substances (UN2814, UN3373, etc.)

• Packaging systems: triple packaging principle and design requirements

• Labeling, marking, and hazard identification procedures

• Packaging performance tests and validation standards

• Practical Exercise: Correctly classifying and labeling infectious samples

Module 3: Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Mandatory transport documentation (shipper’s declaration, airway bill, etc.)

• Import/export permits for infectious substances

• Transport chain of custody and record keeping

• National and international coordination for biosafety compliance

• Workshop: Completing and reviewing a sample transport documentation set

Module 4: Handling, Storage, and Emergency Response

• Safe handling of infectious cargo at loading, transit, and delivery stages

• Temperature control and cold chain management for biological samples

• Emergency procedures for spills, leaks, and exposure incidents

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and containment tools

• Simulation: Responding to an infectious material spill during transit

Module 5: Safety Management Systems and Future Trends

• Implementing biosafety and biosecurity management systems

• Auditing and inspection of infectious goods transport operations

• Integration of digital tracking and monitoring systems

• Emerging technologies in infectious goods logistics

• Final Workshop: Developing a compliant transport safety protocol for infectious goods