DG Flashcards
What is the definition of Dangerous Goods (DG)?
Articles or substances that can pose a risk to health, safety, property and the environment
How many classes of Dangerous Goods are there?
9 classes
What shape is the DG hazard label?
Diamond shape with symbol on top, class and division at the bottom
What colors are included on a DG label?
Colorful (contain red, orange, yellow, white, black)
True or False: Dangerous goods labels should be seen in the cabin.
False
What is strictly prohibited in the cabin and cockpit?
DG with hazard label
If there is a leakage of class 8 DG on the floor, what is the procedure?
Use protective gloves and absorb the spillage with newspapers
In the event of class 8 fire with toxic fumes spreading in the cabin, what is your immediate action?
Don on PBE and get BCF to fight the fire, inform Capt
What should you do if there is a fire with smoke from 4.3 DG?
Don on PBE and get BCF to fight the fire, inform Capt
What is the standard procedure for a fire with smoke in overhead compartments?
Standard firefighting procedures
What should you pass out to passengers if there are toxic fumes in the cabin?
Wet towels and ask pax to breathe through it
How do you fight a chemical fire in the cabin?
Use PBE and BCF
What should you prepare with if you find toxic gas leakage in the cabin?
Firefighting equipment and pass out wet towels to pax
Which items are allowed in the cabin?
- Hair curler with gas but fitted with cover
- Gas cylinder for mechanical limbs
- 24-70% alcohol not exceeding 5L
- E-cigarettes
- Matches/one cigarette lighter per pax (non-refillable type)
- Lithium batteries/Fuel cell cartridges for portable electronic device
- Power bank
- Life jacket
- Thermometer/Barometer (mercury filled for weather bureau)
- Limited quantity of toiletry articles/perfumes (max. 2L, each bottle not exceed 0.5L)
- Limited quantity of aerosol spray
- Baggage with removable battery
What is allowed in the cabin with limited quantity?
- Mechanical limbs (spare cylinders for the duration of the journey)
- Perfumes (Not battery wheelchair)
What item can you bring into the cabin with a limit of 5L?
40% alcohol but limited quantity
What items can be checked in as baggage?
- Battery powered wheelchair
- Camping stove
- Mercury thermometer (medical/clinical) with protective case
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fuel cells
- Spare fuel
- Cartridges
- Gas cylinder for mechanical limbs
- Hair curler with covers
- Portable electric device
Which items can be checked in as goods?
- Thermometer with over 2.5kg or less dry ice
- Wheelchair with non-splitable battery
- Hair curler with hydrocarbon gas
What items are forbidden to carry?
- Pepper spray
- Mace
- Strike anywhere matches
Which items are permitted on one’s person?
- E-cigarettes
- Power bank
- Fuel cells
- Co2 cylinder for mechanical limbs
- Lithium batteries for portable electronic device (POC)
What DG items need approval from operators?
- Personal life jacket
- Liquid nitrogen
- O2 cylinders for medical use
- Thermometer by professional expert/weatherman
- Diving lamps (battery & light must separate)
- Battery powered wheelchair
- Battery powered mobility aids/wheelchair with lithium ion batteries (collapsible)
What must be done with lithium ion batteries from mobility aids?
Must be removed and carried in the cabin, wheelchair may be folded and stowed in cloakroom
What is the procedure for battery powered mobility aids/wheelchairs with spillable batteries?
As check in baggage, Capt must be informed
What is the correct statement regarding hair spray and perfumes?
Allowed in both cabin and checked-in baggage
What DG items are in the operator’s property or exempted?
- BCF
- PBE
- O2 bottle
- Life jacket
- Ditching equipment
- Dry ice
- Duty free items
How much dry ice can be carried?
Max. 2.5kg, pack perishables
Are small lithium battery powered vehicles like hoverboards allowed in both cabin and check in baggage?
Not allowed in both cabin and check in baggage
Can oil-based paint be brought on board?
Cannot bring on board
What items are not allowed in both cabin and check in baggage?
- Security type attached cases
- Cash box
How should spare lithium batteries be packed for the cabin?
Packed in separate plastic bag or protective pouch to prevent short circuit, Max. 20 per pax
Is charging or using e-cigarettes allowed on board at any time?
No, it is not allowed
Is a pocket knife considered a Dangerous Goods item?
Not a DG item
What items are considered hidden Dangerous Goods?
- Automobile parts
- Vaccines
- Tool box
- Camping equipment
- Diving equipment
- Medical supplies
Why are spare batteries for mechanical limbs allowed in the cabin?
Nontoxic and non-flammable (wore for the operation limbs)
What should you do if you have perishable goods chilled with dry ice?
Check the package permits the release of CO2 gas
What should you do if DG is found in the cabin?
Immediately identify the item, inform Capt
If you see a passenger carrying a box with a DG class 8 label, what should you do?
Immediately ask pax to confirm the content in the box
