DOT

Regulated medical waste (RMW) is classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a hazardous material, specifically a Division 6.2 infectious substance under UN3291. That means anyone who prepares, packages, labels, loads, or drives regulated medical waste for transport falls under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) found in 49 CFR, and specifically the hazmat employee training requirements in 49 CFR 172.704. This guide breaks down exactly who needs DOT training