By Prokopis A. Christou, PE
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), a U.S. Department of Transportation agency, is proposing to revise transportation requirements for infectious substances, including regulated medical waste,
These proposals are intended to assure an acceptable level of safety for the transportation of infectious substances and to facilitate domestic and international transportation.
For more information, read the proposed rule in the Federal Register, January 22, 2001 Page 6941. RSPA accepts comments by April 23, 2001.
Signs are found everywhere, at home, at work, in stores, in offices, and in transportation. Signs are used to communicate hazards, or to provide instructions or warnings. Placards, labels, and markings one type of signs often seen on packages and transport vehicles containing hazardous materials.
Many agencies developed standards for signs: some of these standards are regulations-they have the force of law. Others are recommended practices-they are voluntary.
Below are two Internet links to that included articles about the meaning and selections of proper signs.
Sign Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.electromark.com/Help_Hints/Signs/sign_faq.asp
Article on how to select DOT shipping labels:
http://www.electromark.com/Help_Hints/research/how_to_select_labels.asp
(PS: I wrote one of the articles on this site. You could say I have a bias.)
About the Author
Prokopis Christou, P.E. has 14 years of diverse experience in managerial,
technical, and teaching responsibilities in environmental, safety,
transportation, regulatory, and engineering matters. Email: prokopis@hotmail.com