DG Flashcards
What are Dangerous Goods?
AEPM 7.2.1
Articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment when transported by air.
DG on Qantas is primarily governed by:
AEPM 7.2.2
CASA:
- Australian Civil Aviation Act Sect 23
- Australian Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)
ICAO regulations are legally binding
IATA are industry guidelines
Qantas has several Operator Variations to IATA Regulations
Regulations do not apply to DG that are:
AEPM 7.2.2
- Provide medical aid in flight
- Provide veterinary aid in flight
- Dropping in connection with agricultural activities
- In connection with SAR
- Vehicles in specially designated aircraft
- Required for propulsion
Different types of lithium batteries?
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Lithium metal are nor rechargeable
Lithium ion are rechargeable
Dangerous goods are to be carried as….
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Cargo
Insulated packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen
Refer to ‘Dry Shipper’ part of table 2.3.A
eg embryos, specimens etc
Batteries
AEPM Table 2.3.A
In Device - Spare Batteries
(<101 WH or 2g)
Carry on Y - Carry on only, no limits
Checked Y - Checked X
(101 WH or 2-8g)
Op Approval - Op Approval
Carry On Y - Carry on only, 2x only
Checked Y - Checked X
Notify Pilot in Command items
Items beginning with M or O
eg Mercury, Mobility Aids, Oxygen Cylinders
Hidden DG
AEPM 7.2.5
- Explosives
- Firearms and ammunition
- Compressed gasses
- Flammable liquids and solids
- Oxidisers and organic peroxides
- Poisons and infectious substances
- Corrosives
- Self heating meals
DG forbidden in carry on or checked baggage
AEPM 7.2 P15
Butane cartiges / refills Self-balancing boards Flares Fly spray Gas canister refills exceeding 28g / 50ml Gun powder Party poppers Pepper spray Peroxide Petrol / liquid fuel Sparklers Fireworks
PED / Lithium Battery Incident - Flight Crew
AEPM 7.4.2
- Follow the Basic Fire Drill
- Remove any external electrical power from the device
- Don heat resistant gloves (if avail) or alternative protection to remove device to safe location
- Contact the Cabin Crew to continue Basic Fire Drill
- If smoke/fumes present as appropriate consult:
A330 - Abnormal & Emerg Proc for Smoke/Fumes/AVNCS Smoke - Make the appropriate entry in the aircraft Technical Log
- Complete an Air Safety Incident Report
Infectious substances warnings (3x)
AEPM 7.6
Warning:
Before cleaning up body fluids like vomit and blood you must use the apron, latex gloves and goggles found in the Hygiene Kit
When performing ‘mouth to mouth’ or ‘mouth to nose’ resuscitation, a laerdal mask should be used.
Syringes or other sharp objects that may be infectious, can be placed inside the Sharp’s container, or a puncture resistant container that has a secure seal. The container should be disposed of in the contaminated waste bag
