Dangerous Goods

Question 1

What dangerous goods do all TUI Group Airlines prohibit the carriage of?

Answer 1

Small lithium battery powered devices, Class 7 Radioactive Materials, Class 1 Explosives (except 1.4S), Lithium batteries.

Question 2

Which dangerous goods do TUI UK & Ireland specifically prohibit?

Answer 2

Sporting weapons, disabling devices such as pepper spray, gaseous oxygen devices, electro shock weapons.

Question 3

What are the 2 ways packaged dangerous goods are identified?

Answer 3

1. A UN Number

2. A label indicating the hazard of the goods

Question 4

What is Class 1?

Answer 4

Explosives

Question 5

What is Class 2?

Answer 5

Gases

Question 6

What is Class 3?

Answer 6

Flammable Liquid

Question 7

What is Class 4?

Answer 7

Flammable Solids

Question 8

What is Class 5?

Answer 8

Oxidising Substances & Organic Peroxides

Question 9

What is Class 6?

Answer 9

Toxic & Infectious Substances

Question 10

What is Class 7?

Answer 10

Radioactive Material

Question 11

What is Class 8?

Answer 11

Corrosives

Question 12

What is Class 9?

Answer 12

Miscellaneous

Question 13

What are the key responsibilities associated with the carriage of dangerous goods for Cabin Crew?

Answer 13

• Ensuring that passengers comply with dangerous goods provisions
• Ensuring that baggage intended as carry-on that gets taken and placed in the hold is confirmed with the passenger as not containing anything that can only be carried in carry-on luggage
• Responding to a dangerous goods incident/accident in the cabin
• Reporting dangerous goods incidents to the relevant authority

Question 14

What are the symptoms of CO2 poisoning from Dry Ice sublimation?

Answer 14

Similar to hypoxia - Headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, drowsiness and ringing in ears. Changes in rates and depth of breathing specifically in CO2 poisoning rather than hypoxia.

Question 15

What should be used during an in-flight dangerous goods incident?

Answer 15

The ICAO Emergency Respone Guidance.

Question 16

What is the Emergency Response Procedure in a dangerous goods incident?

Answer 16

Initial action;
• Notify the commander
• Identify the item using the ICAO Emergency Response Guidance document

In case of spillage or leakage;
• Collect Dangerous Goods kit (if carried) and other useful items
• Move passengers away from area
• Follow the dangerous goods procedure as advised in the Emergency Response Guidance document
• Treat affected seats in the same manner
• Cover floor
• Regularly inspect items and contaminated furnishings
• Update commander on action taken

After landing;
• Show the ground personnel where the dangerous goods are stowed
• Make appropriate entry in the ATL (Aircraft Tech Log)