6. DANGEROUS GOODS

Question 1

Dangerous Goods (DG)

Answer 1

substances which can pose a risk to health, safety or property when transported by airplane.

Question 2

International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR)

Answer 2

Guidance document that provides information for international transportation of dangerous goods, ( user friendly manual)

Question 3

Categories of dangerous goods

Answer 3

4
-forbidden under any circumstance
-Forbidden unless approved by the state
-Acceptable as long as technical instructions are complied
-Accepted plus limited by provision of technical instructions

Question 4

Dangerous goods forbidden

Answer 4

Explosives
• Compressed gases-

• Flammable liquids
• Oxidizers
• Organic peroxides-
• Infectious substances-
• Radioactive materials-
• Corrosives-acids,
• Magnetized materials-

Question 5

DANGEROUS GOODS CLASSIFICATION

Answer 5

9 hazard classes.
has a UN identification number which consist of 4 digits serial number assigned to the article or substance under the United Nations classification system.

Question 6

MARKING AND LABELING

Answer 6

must be placed on the package so that they are not covered or obstructed

Each hazard class is divided into several divisions and specific labels are applied to each one of these classes and/or divisions

Question 7

DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING

Answer 7

cabin crew must receive dangerous goods training initially when they join the company and every second year (every 24 months) thereafter.

Question 8

Handling labels

Answer 8

give direction how to properly handle dangerous goods when transported or stored,

Question 9

Hazard labels

Answer 9

diamond-shaped
are used to identify dangerous goods.
Different colors and symbols,

Question 10

What is annex 18 ?

Answer 10

Instructions for the safe international transport of dangerous goods