This page outlines requirements and provides guidance for transporting or shipping hazardous materials on, between, and off Stanford campuses. This guidance also applies to transporting or shipping hazardous materials off a Stanford campus to another institution’s facilities. 

Any time there is a spill during transportation, contact EH&S immediately by calling (650) 725-9999. For radiological material spills, contact EH&S Health Physics immediately by calling (650) 723-3201.

If you need training or assistance in preparing to ship any hazardous material from Stanford, please contact EH&S by calling (650) 723-5069 to consult with a certified hazardous materials shipper. EH&S staff are available and ready to help prepare any hazardous material for shipment.

For Guidance on Laboratory Moves, refer to the Laboratory Deactivation and Move Guidelines Resource.