Dangerous goods Flashcards
What are dangerous goods defined as?
Articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or environment.
What is a shipper?
Person responsible for packing and shipping DG.
What is a UN number?
Serial number (4-digit) assigned to the article under the UN classification system.
What is a proper shipping name?
Given to each type of DG. Using these names they are listed in alphabetical order in the IATA blue pages.
What is a class?
Different DGs pose different risks so are divided into 9 different classes. Sometimes they are sub-divided to identify their risk within that class.
What is subsidiary risk/hazard?
DG may have two or more hazards. Any secondary hazards are shown in brackets after the main one. When shipping DGs, label should reflect main and subsidiary risks.
What are hazard labels? What are their dimensions?
Packages containing DGs are identified with hazard labels to alert you of the risk of the contents.
Hazard labels are in the shape of a diamond, minimum dimensions of 100x100mm.
What are handling labels? Give an example
Provide handling information (e.g. Cargo aircraft only)
What is the IATA DGR? When is it used?
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Easy to use manual publishes by IATA, based on technical instructions from ICAO.
Used an an everyday reference.
What is the ERG? Where is it located?
Emergency Response Guidance
General info on the factors that may need to be considered when dealing with a DG incident. Provides specific emergency response drill codes.
Located in the flight deck
What is an ERG code?
Emergency Response Guidance drill code.
What is a packing group?
Each DG is given a packing group, referring to the level of hazard involved in transporting it by air.
What are packing instructions? Where are they found?
Special instructions that must be followed when packing specific DGs.
Can be found on the IATA DGR blue pages, which refers to specific instructions on IATA DGR yellow pages.
What is a NOTOC?
NOtification TO Captain
Captain must be notified about any DGs being transported via a NOTOC form.
What is a NOTOC form?
Contains information on DGs being transported, including their; UN number, proper shipping name, class, weight and ERG code.
What is meant by excepted quantities?
Certain DGs, when shipped in small and packed in user-tested packaging, are subjected to less stringent regulations. In some cases the package may be exempt from marking, packaging and labelling requirements.
What is meant by limited quantities?
Certain DGs can be transported in non-specific, good quality packages. Quantity of the article is then reduced. Packaging instructions for limited quantities have prefix “Y” (e.g. Y123).
What is Ryanair’s policy on the transport of dangerous goods?
Ryanair will comply with all legislative requirements and industry standards associated with the transportation of DGs by all modes of transport.
What limits does ryanair have on transporting dangerous goods?
Non-revenue company freight only. No third party cargo is allowed, with the exception of human organs and humanitarian cargo.
What type of cargo may be excluded from the DGR?
Operational equipment required on board as well as other items of relevant air worthiness by be excluded from DGR. Spares or stores must meet DGR.
What items are restricted for transport on Ryanair flights?
- Ammunition
- Medical oxygen
- Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC’s)
- Human remains
- Organs
- Ashes
- Articles and substances which would otherwise be classified as DG (etc. gas cylinders, drugs, batteries)
- Battery powered wheelchairs/mobility aids
Instructions for onboard POC use:
- PAX must be seated by the window and may not occupy an emergency exit row
- POC must be completely stowed underneath the seat infront of them
- Air filters and warning lights must be kept clear and visible at all times
- All CC should be aware of the device and any spare batteries being carried
- CC should remain vigilant throughout the flight
What are the restrictions to carrying organs?
If not packed in dry ice - Stowed in the FD
If packed in dry ice - Stowed in hatbin, bar box or behind trolley
Class 1 DG:
Explosives
Class 2 DG:
Gases
Class 3 DG:
Flammable liquids
Class 4 DG:
Flammable solids (‘spontaneously combustible’ or substances which are ‘dangerous when wet’)
Class 5 DG:
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 DG:
Toxic and infectious substances
Class 7 DG:
Radioactive material
Class 8 DG:
Corrosives
Class 9 DG:
Misc. dangerous substances, including environmentally hazardous substances
What are the packing groups for DG?
- Packing group 1: High danger
- Packing group 2: Medium danger
- Packing group 3: Low danger
Why is marking and labelling DG important?
- Gives a visual indication of the hazards presented by the article, or substance contained in the package and the precautions to be applied
- Indicate what hazard will be present should the package become damaged
What examples of DG do Ryanair transpsort?
- Own dangerous goods
- A/c spares, parts and equipment
As CC what are the main aspects concerning security awareness of DG?
- Information about shipment
- Access to DG
Possible signs of a DG spillage:
- Bad smell or odour
- Abnormal noise
- Hot spots of cabin floor
- Liquid dripping from PAX bag
- Powder substance in hatbin
CC actions in case of DG spillage or leakage:
- Inform FD
- Identify the item
- If fire, follow correct procedure
DG spillage drill:
Captain - NOTIFY
Item - IDENTIFY
Gloves (latex and fire) - DON
PBE (if flames present) - DON
Passengers - MOVE away from the area
In case of fire: initiate appropriate fire drill
If the DG has been identified, what should CC refer too for the appropriate procedure?
Emergency Response Guidance (RERG)
In case of spillage of known or suspected DG in powder form:
- Leave everything undisturbed
- Do not use extinguisher or water
- Cover area with plastic bags
- Keep area isolated until after landing
