Module 8: Dangerous Goods Flashcards

1
Q

Who authorizes the carrying of dangerous goods on Aer Lingus?

A

IAA

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2
Q

Aer Lingus carry such goods in accordance with what?

A

ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

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3
Q

Definition: Dangerous Goods

A

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

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4
Q

Definition: Dangerous Goods Accident

A

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

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5
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Definition: Dangerous Goods Incident

A

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

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6
Q

Philosophy of Dangerous Goods

A

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

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7
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Purpose of ICAO Technical Instructions

A

Form the basis for both international and national law

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8
Q

Purpose of the ICAO Emergency Response Guide

A

Details how to deal with an incident on board

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9
Q

What IATA regulations comply with the ICAO Technical Instructions?

A

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations [DGR]

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10
Q

Many items forbidden on passenger aircraft are allowed on ____

A

Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO)

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11
Q

What is needed for forbidden items to be carried on?

A

Exemption from National Authority (IAA)

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12
Q

What kind of items are excluded from the Dangerous Goods Regulation?

A

Operational equipment on board as part of the manufacturers minimum equipment list

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13
Q

Aer Lingus carries spare oxygen bottles, more than the manufacturer’s minimum equipment list. Can these be carried?

A

Yes under the Dangerous Goods Regulations

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14
Q

What kind of ice does Aer Lingus have on board?

A

Dry ice

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15
Q

Purpose of dry ice

A

Keep food items chilled and fresh

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16
Q

United Nation Definition of a Dangerous Good

A

Meet the criteria of one or more of the United Nations [UN] hazard classes

17
Q

How many UN hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

A

9

18
Q

UN Dangerous Goods Classes (9)

A

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

19
Q

What 2 pieces of information does each Dangerous Good have?

A
  1. Proper Shipping Name
  2. 4-digit UN identification number e.g. motor fuel = 1203
20
Q

Who needs to be informed if you see a dangerous good on board?

A

Commander

21
Q

How do you identify IATA warning symbols of dangerous good?

A

Diamond shape

22
Q

What 3 UN classes of dangerous goods are NOT assigned a packing group?

A

1 (Explosives), 2 (Gases) and 7 (Radioactive Materials)

23
Q

What are the 3 categories of packing groups for dangerous goods?

A

l High Danger
ll Medium Danger
lll Low Danger

24
Q

In all cases Dangerous Goods must be packed, marked and labelled for carriage in accordance with the ____

A

stipulations of IATA DGR

25
Q

What label should be on packaged dangerous goods?

A

IATA Hazard Labels

26
Q

Dangerous Goods that are incompatible should be __ in accordance with ___ regulations

A

segregated, IATA dangerous goods

27
Q

Who must be informed when Dangerous Goods or other special loads are carried [e.g. human remains] on?

A

Commander

28
Q

How is Commander informed that Dangerous Goods or other special loads are carried [e.g. human remains]?

A

Special Load - Notification to Captain [NOTOC] form

29
Q

Who must sign the NOTOC form?

A

Commander and person who is responsible for loading the aircraft

30
Q

Where must the NOTOC be stored?

A

Flight deck

31
Q

The NOTOC must contain the following information regarding Dangerous Goods:

A
  • Airway Bill Number
  • Proper Shipping Name
  • Class, Division and if appropriate subsidiary risks
  • Packing Group and if relevant, the number of packages, the net quantity per package or gross weight
  • Whether the Dangerous Goods are classified for carriage in Cargo Aircraft Only [CAO]
  • Location of Dangerous Goods in the ULD / hold