Week 5 (Midterms) Flashcards
These are dangerous goods offered for transport in a manner not meeting the provisions of the technical instructions that is not to be considered uncleared item of dangerous goods
Misdeclared
True or false. Misdeclared dangerous goods is a serious offense
True
These are dangerous goods transported illegally
Undeclared
This means something is formally forbidden by law or authorities to be transported
Prohibited
This means something is put under control or limits and must they must follow regulations by contractor or state
Restricted
State the reasons for what promotes willful defaulter and how shippers misdeclare hazardous goods
- High hazardous surcharge imposed by carrier
- Cargo restricted by carrier
- Cargo prohibited by destination country
- Cargo prohibited by carrier
- Cargo is prohibited/restricted but have high demand in the market
High degree of danger associated with cargo
High hazardous surcharge imposed by carrier
Limiting weight and/or quantity
Cargo restricted by carrier
Not allowed or illegal. E.g. used clothing and rags, hazardous waste
Cargo prohibited by destination country
Too dangerous to be transported or does not have appropriate equipment
Cargo prohibited by carrier
Not allowed or controlled but has high value
Cargo is prohibited/restricted but have high demand in the market
What are the two factors that promote willful defaulter?
- Value associated with the DG
- High demand in the market
State how to eliminate misdeclaration dangerous goods
- More awareness campaigns (lack of subject knowledge)
- Mandatory training verification by authorities
- Know your customers
True or False. Too many people believe that if you can buy it in grocery store or pharmacy it cannot be dangerous goods.
True
Big mistakes done by most shippers/cargo agents across the globe is cost cutting in two areas. What are these two areas?
- Training
- Staffing
True or false. Most shippers have cost in training, which is not a mandatory requirement
False. It is a mandatory requirement
What are the two things carriers and airports should do?
- Scanning
- Inspections
What does DPD stand for?
Dangerous Preparations Directive
This is a directive in the field of occupational safety and health and consumer protection
Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD)
What does CLP stand for?
Classification, Labeling and Packaging
This ensures that the hazards presented by chemicals are clearly communicated to workers and consumers through classification, labeling and packaging of chemicals
Classification, Labeling and Packaging
This is a legislation that aims to protect people and the environment from the effects of dangerous chemicals
Classification, Labeling and Packaging
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheets
This provides useful information on chemicals, describing the hazards the chemical presents, and giving information on handling, storage and emergency procedures
Safety Data Sheets
