Module 8: Dangerous Goods Flashcards
Who authorizes the carrying of dangerous goods on Aer Lingus?
IAA
Aer Lingus carry such goods in accordance with what?
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Definition: Dangerous Goods
Articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety or the environment when transported by air and which are classified according to regulations
Definition: Dangerous Goods Accident
An occurrence associated with and related to the transport of it which results in fatal or serious injury to a person or major property damage
Definition: Dangerous Goods Incident
An occurrence, other than a dangerous goods accident, associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods by air, not necessarily occurring on board an aircraft, which results in injury to a person, property damage, fire, breakage, spillage, leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity of the packaging has not been maintained
Philosophy of Dangerous Goods
When dangerous goods are packed, handled and documented in strict accordance with the regulations, then Dangerous Goods are no greater hazard to safety than normal goods
Purpose of ICAO Technical Instructions
Form the basis for both international and national law
Purpose of the ICAO Emergency Response Guide
Details how to deal with an incident on board
What IATA regulations comply with the ICAO Technical Instructions?
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations [DGR]
Many items forbidden on passenger aircraft are allowed on ____
Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO)
What is needed for forbidden items to be carried on?
Exemption from National Authority (IAA)
What kind of items are excluded from the Dangerous Goods Regulation?
Operational equipment on board as part of the manufacturers minimum equipment list
Aer Lingus carries spare oxygen bottles, more than the manufacturer’s minimum equipment list. Can these be carried?
Yes under the Dangerous Goods Regulations
What kind of ice does Aer Lingus have on board?
Dry ice
Purpose of dry ice
Keep food items chilled and fresh
United Nation Definition of a Dangerous Good
Meet the criteria of one or more of the United Nations [UN] hazard classes
How many UN hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?
9
UN Dangerous Goods Classes (9)
1: Explosives
2: Gases
3: Flammable liquids
4: Flammable solids
5: Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
6: Poisin and infectious substances
7: Radioactive substances
8: Corrosive substances
9: Misceallaneus
What 2 pieces of information does each Dangerous Good have?
- Proper Shipping Name
- 4-digit UN identification number e.g. motor fuel = 1203
Who needs to be informed if you see a dangerous good on board?
Commander
How do you identify IATA warning symbols of dangerous good?
Diamond shape
What 3 UN classes of dangerous goods are NOT assigned a packing group?
1 (Explosives), 2 (Gases) and 7 (Radioactive Materials)
What are the 3 categories of packing groups for dangerous goods?
l High Danger
ll Medium Danger
lll Low Danger
In all cases Dangerous Goods must be packed, marked and labelled for carriage in accordance with the ____
stipulations of IATA DGR
