Dangerous Goods Flashcards

1
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What are the 9 classes of Dangerous goods (7.1 AEPM)?

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  1. Explosives (1.4S is only category allowed on passenger AC)
  2. Flammable, Non-Flammable and Toxic Gases
  3. Flammable Liquids
  4. Flammable Solids, Spontaneous Combustibles and Dangerous When Wet
  5. Oxidisers and Organic Peroxides
  6. Toxic and Infectious Substances
  7. Radioactive Materials
  8. Corrosive
  9. Misc (ie. magnetic material and lithium batteries)
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Dangerous Goods definition (7.1 AEPM):

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Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment when transported by air. They are classified into nine hazard classes.

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Who governs Dangerous Goods at Qantas (7.2.2 AEPM)?

Act and Regulations

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Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
They follow:
* the Australian Civil Aviation Act Section 23, and
* the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

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What is ICAO (7.2.2 AEPM)?

Act and Regulations

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International Civil Aviation Organization. These provide regulations. They are a branch of the United Nations.

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What is IATA (7.2.2 AEPM)?

Act and Regulations

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International Air Transport Association. These regulations are the commerical avaiation indutsry guidelines. Often more restrictive than ICAO regulations.

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What to do in event of a PED/Lithium Battery fire (7.4.2 AEPM)?

Inflight Emergencies

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  1. Basic fire drill
  2. Remove external power from the device
  3. Don heat resistant gloves (or other protection)
  4. Contact CC to continue fire drill
  5. If smoke/fumes, complete EP for this
  6. Make entry in AC Technical Log
  7. Complete Intelex report

Put on oxygen mask (100%) before using BCF/HALON in FD.

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What to do in event of a inflight dangerous goods fire incident (7.4.5 AEPM)?

Inflight Emergencies

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  1. Basic fire drill
  2. Identify the items if possible (ask passenger)
  3. Move passengers away from the area and distribute wet towels or cloths
  4. Regulary inspect the area
  5. Assist in the completion of Pilot Report and Intelex Safety Report
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What to do in event of a inflight dangerous goods spillage or leakage incident (7.5.2 AEPM)?

Inflight Emergencies

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  1. Notify PIC of nature of emergency
  2. Identify the items if possible (ask passenger)
  3. Obtain Dangerous Goods Spill Kit/Hygiene kit
  4. Don rubber gloves, PBE or oxygen
  5. Move passengers away from the area and distribute wet towels or cloths
  6. Place the item inside on Dangerous Goods bag with the break facing up
  7. All materials contaminated in the clean up effort must be placed in the bag
  8. Close the first bag and seal using one tie.
    Do not make it airtight. Ensure that when removing excess air that you are not directly above the opening
  9. Place the first bag into the second dangerous goods bag using the same procedure. For added protection against corrosion or broken glass, it is important that the first bag is placed into a second bag, sealed and tagged
  10. Tag and stow bag in aft lavatory waste bin or stowage designated by the Captain. Tag and lock lavatory door or designated stowage with dangerous goods tag.
  11. Treat affected seat cushion/covers/first class mattresses in the same manner as the Dangerous Goods item.
  12. Cover spillage on carpet/floor.
  13. Regularly inspect lavatory or stowage used and contaminated areas.
  14. Ensure an appropriate entry is made in the Cabin/IFE Log.
  15. After landing: Identify to ground personnel Dangerous Goods item and stowage location. Assist in the completion of an Air Safety Incident Report.
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What to do in event of a inflight dangerous goods infectious substances incident (7.6.1 AEPM)?

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Same as spillages as well as:
1. If bodily fluids: Must use the apron, latex gloves and goggles found in the Hygiene Kit
2. When performing ‘mouth to mouth’ or ‘mouth to nose’ resuscitation, a laerdal mask should be used
3. Soiled articles (and all items in cleanup procedure) in containated waste bag or orange bag with infectious waste label
4. Wash area with soap and water and wipe surface with Purrel disinfectant spray
5. Wash your hands

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10
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NTK Aerosols:

DG Table

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Does not exceed 500g/500ml
Total aerosol not exceeding 2kg/2L
All must have cap

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11
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NTK Alcohol:

GD Table

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5L max per passenger (between 24-70% alc)
In retail bag
Less than 24% alc have no restrictions

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12
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NTK Ammunition:

DG Table

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Need airline operator approval
Not allowed in carry on
Need permit
No more than 5kg
Individually seperated
Packed seperate to firearm (law enforement agencies exempt)
(Dubai government permission before flight)
(Singapore government permission sought on arrival)

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13
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NTK Avalanche Rescue Backpack:

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
1 per passenger
Packed so can’t be activated accidentaly
Airbags must have pressure relief valves
If pyrotechic trigger cannot exceed 200mg of explosives

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14
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NTK Flammable Gas Stove:

DG TABLE

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Not allowed as carry on
Flammable gas canisters forbidden
Inspection required - if gas smelt then stove denied

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15
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NTK Flammable Liquid Fuel Stove:

DG Table

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Airline operator approval needed
Cannot be carry on
Needs to be new/unsed or flushed
Inspection required - if gas smelt then stove denied
Fuel canisters/refils forbidden

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16
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NTK Cigarette/Zippo lighters or Safety Matches

DG Table

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Must be on person
1 per person
No unabsorbed liquid fuel
(Strike anywhere matches, book matches, fuel refils, blue flame lighters or cigar lighters forbidden)

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17
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NTK CO2 Gas

DG Table

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Airline operator approval needed
Up to 4 per passenger
Not exceeding 28g/50mL each
Butane forbidden

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18
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NTK Dry Ice:

DG Table

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Airline operator approval needed
2.5kg per passenger
Must be packed with non-dangerous items
In bag that can release CO2 gas
Must be labeled Dry Ice

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19
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NTK Dry Shipper:

DG Table

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Must be non-infectious and non-dangerous

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NTK Engines:

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
Not allowed as carry on
New/unused or flushed
Inspect for gas smell - can be denied

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21
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NTK Fuel Cell:

DG Table

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Not allowed as checked luggage
200mL/200g fuel
120mL liquidied gas

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22
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NTK Fuel Cell Cartridge:

DG Table

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2 per passenger
200mL/200g fuel
120mL liquidied gas

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23
Q

NTK Gas Cartridge for Mechanical Limbs:

DG Table

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Can bring spare cartridge

24
Q

NTK Hair Styling Equipment (hydrocarbon gas cartridge):

DG Table

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1 per person
Can’t be used onboard
Safety cover over heating element
Spare gas forbidden

25
Q

NTK Medical or Clinical Thermometer w/ Mercury:

DG Table

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Not allowed in carry on
1 per passenger
Must be in protective case

26
Q

NTK Mercury Barometer or Thermometer:

DG Table

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Needs airline opertaor approval
Not allowed as checked luggage
Carried by government member or other agency w/ ID
Packed to avoid leakage in rigid container
Tell PIC or Load Control

27
Q

NTK Oxygen Cyliner (medical use):

DG Table

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Needs airline opertaor approval
Not allowed as checked luggage
5kg max
Packed and padded
Tell PIC or Load Control
Liquid oxygen forbidden
If cylinder empty - still need operator approval

28
Q

NTK Pacemaker:

DG Table

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Must be in/on the person

29
Q

NTK Self-Inflating Personal Safety Device

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
2 per passenger
2 cartridges in device and 2 spare allowed
Cartridges must be for inflation
Must be packed to avoid accidental inflation

30
Q

NTK Specimens or Samples in small amount of flammable liquid:

DG Table

A

Must be non-infectious/non-dangerous
No more than 30mL liquid per conatiner
No more than 1L per package

31
Q

NTK Tolietries:

DG Table

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500mL/500g max
Max of all 2kg/2L
Must have cap if aerosol

32
Q

NTK Baggage with lithium batteries/power banks that are not easily removed:

DG Table

A

Forbidden

33
Q

NTK Baggage with lithium batteries/power banks that are easily removed exceeding 2.7Wh or 0.3g lithium:

DG Table

A

Not allowed as checked luggage
Batteries/power banks remain in bag
If checked luggage - batteries/power panks removed and treated as Batteries - spare/loose for PEDs

34
Q

NTK Baggage with lithium batteries/power banks that are easily removed not exceeding 2.7Wh or 0.3g lithium:

DG Table

A

No conditions

35
Q

NTK Batteries - spare/loose:

DG Table

A

Not allowed in checked bag
20 per passenger
Alkaline and all others are okay
Lithium Ion (rechargeable) not exceeding 100Wh incl power banks
Lithium Metal (not rechargeable)

36
Q

NTK Lithium Ion between 100-160Wh and Lithium metal between 2-8g for Portable Medical Devices:

DG Table

A

Airline operator approval needed
Not allowed as checked luggage
2 spares per customer
All terminals protected

37
Q

NTK Non-Spillable Batteries up to 12V and 100Wh:

DG Table

A

Not allowed as checked luggage
2 spares per customer
All terminals protected

38
Q

NTK Ciggarette Lighters powered by Lithium Battery:

DG Table

A

Must be on person in pocket
Must have safety cap
Charging Forbidden

39
Q

NTK E-Ciggaretes and Vapes with batteries:

DG Table

A

Not allowed as checked luggage

40
Q

NTK Lithium Ion/Metal not exceeding 100Wh/2g:

DG Table

A

Device turned fully off
ON/OFF switch protected
Devices capable of generating high heat must have battery removed from device
If in PLB or EPIRB exceeding 2g allowed - only domestic australia and only carry on

41
Q

NTK Lithium Ion between 100-160Wh and Lithium metal between 2-8g for Portable Medical Devices and portable devices:

DG Table

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Needs airline approval
In checked luggage - device off and switch protected
Devices capable of generating high heat must have battery removed from device

42
Q

NTK Electronic Devices w/ non spillable and other batteries:

DG Table

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Device off and switch protected
Battery removed

43
Q

NTK Mobility Aids Non-Spillable, Nickel and Dry batteries easily removed:

DG Table

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Airline approval needed
Not allowed as carry on
Remove batteries
Batteries in rigid container
Notify PIC or Load Control

44
Q

NTK Mobility Aids Non-Spillable, Nickel and Dry batteries not easily removed:

DG Table

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Airline approval needed
Not allowed as carry on
Battery protected against damage
If possible, aids freewheel mode activated
Notify PIC or Load Control

45
Q

NTK Spare Nickel or Dry Mobility Aid batteries:

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
Not allowed as carry on baggage
Max 2 batteries
Packed in rigid container
Notify PIC or Load Control

46
Q

NTK Spare Non-Spillage batteries:

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
Not allowed as carry on baggage
Max 1 battery (or 1 set)
Packed in rigid container
Notify PIC or Load Control

47
Q

NTK Lithium Ion battery for Mobility AId that is not easily removeable:

DG Table

A

Needs airline operator approval
Not allowed as carry on
No Wh restrictions
Battery portected against damage
Freewheel activated if possible
Notify PIC or Load Control

48
Q

NTK Spare Lithium Ion batteries for mobility aid:

DG Table

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Needs airline operator approval
Not allowed as checked luggage
1 spare not exceeding 300Wh or 2 spares not exceeding 160Wh each
Battery protected
Notify PIC or Load Control

49
Q

NTK spillable batteries not removed from mobility aid:

DG Table

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Airline operator approval needed
Not allowed as carry on
Stowed upright
Terminals protected
Notify PIC or Load Control
Spare spillable batteries not permitted

50
Q

NTK Power tools with detatched lithium ion batteries not exceeding 100Wh:

DG Table

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Not allowed as checked luggage
Terminals portected
(Tools must be checked luggage)

51
Q

NTK Power tools with fixed lithium ion batteries not exceeding 100Wh:

DG Table

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Not allowed as carry on
ON/OFF switch protected and taped
In sturdy moulded case

52
Q

NTK power tool lithium spare batteries between 100-160Wh:

DG table

A

Airline operator approval needed
Not allowed as checked luggage
2 per passenger
All terminals protected

53
Q

NTK power tool fixed lithium batteries between 100-160Wh:

DG Table

A

Airline operator approval
Not allowed as carry on
ON/OFF switch protected
Tool in moulded hard case

54
Q

NTK Security type equipment:

DG table

A

Airline operator approval needed
Not allowed as carry on
Has a device that prevents accidental activation
Lithium batteries less than 2g/100Wh
Has gases to expel gas or ink cartidges not exceeding 50mL

55
Q

Max number of PEDs?

DG Table

A

15 lithium powered PEDs (other battery types not included) (out of 20 batteries)