How Does the Department of Transportation (DOT)define an Infectious Substance

question 37

Multiple Choice

How does the Department of Transportation (DOT) define an infectious substance?

• A) Any substance capable of transmitting disease
• B) A material known to contain or suspected of containing a pathogen that causes disease in humans or animals
• C) Any substance that can cause disease in animals
• D) A bacterium, virus, prion, or virion

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Definitions:

Six-Digit Coding

A reference to standardized codes, such as those in classification systems, that use six digits to categorize detailed information.

Industry Subsector

A specific, defined part of a broader industry, characterized by a unique set of products, services, or manufacturing processes.

NAICS

The North American Industry Classification System is a norm employed by Federal statistical bodies to categorize business entities.

Triclosan

An antimicrobial and antifungal agent found in some consumer products, including toothpaste and hand sanitizer, which has raised health and environmental concerns.