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Kennedy/Jenks Consultants SOG 7: Standard Operating Guideline Sample Packaging and Shipping 7.1 Introduction This guideline presents methods for shipping non-hazardous materials, including most environmental samples via United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express and Greyhound. Many local laboratories offer courier service as well. 7.2 Equipment • Coolers or ice chests • Sorbent material • Bubble-wrap • Strapping tape • Labels and pens • Chain-of-Custody forms • Chain-of-Custody seals • UPS, Federal Express, or Greyhound manifests Samples shipped to each analytical laboratory can be sent by UPS or Federal Express on a next-day basis unless other arrangements are made. Greyhound bus service should only be used if there is direct service (e.g., Sacramento or Bakersfield to San Francisco). Ice chests, used to refrigerate perishable items, can be used to convey non-hazardous samples to the analytical laboratory. Absorbent pads should be placed in the bottom of the shipping container to absorb liquids in the event of sample container breakage. Transportation regulations require absorbent capacity of the material to equal the amount of liquid being shipped; each pad absorbs approximately 1 quart of liquid. Liquid samples in glass jars or bottles should also be wrapped in plastic bubble wrap. A small amount of air space is desirable in filled plastic containers. This often prevents the cap of the container from coming off should the container undergo compression. An equal weight of ice substitute should be used to keep the samples below 4 degrees Centigrade for the duration of the shipment (up to 48 hours). Care in choosing a method of sample chilling should be observed so that the collected samples are not physically or chemically damaged. Re-usable blue ice blocks, block ice, ice cubes, or dry-ice are suitable for keeping samples chilled. Labels of samples may get wet. Use of waterproof pens and labels is desirable for identification of sample containers. Use of clear tape to cover each affixed sample label is helpful in ensuring sample identification. Strong adhesive tape should be used to band the coolers closed. Additionally, it is recommended that the drain plug be covered with adhesive tape to prevent any liquid from escaping. Specific requirements for packaging materials may apply if the samples being shipped are known to be hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 (samples are not considered hazardous waste and therefore manifest requirements do not apply). UPS holds shippers responsible for damage Monitoring Well Installation Work Plan SOG 7 Delicato Family Vineyards, Manteca, California Page 1 gtisyrwplaCmM�ob�A7107650g1.�CNicelo179apISMw Mslag n pin*perMl aV parkshp.