The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 171-178 and transport hazardous materials in a manner that reduces risk to members of the WVU community, to outside communities, and to the environment.

This policy applies to all areas using hazardous materials, including those on the regional campuses.

Any hazardous materials to be transported will be properly packaged, labeled, and shipped in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation regulations.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Hazardous Materials Management Program.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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