Hazardous Materials Safety Procedures

Question 1

Performance Oriented Packaging (POP/UN Specification)

Answer 1

US specification packaging is based on testing effectiveness. “POP” is used to identify containers designed to meet specified levels of integrity and safety when subjected to performance test.

Question 2

Overpack

Answer 2

Single of multiple POP/UN Specification approved containers may be placed in a single outer container for convenience or ease of hand light, provided the materials are compatible. the outer overpack container does not require POP/UN specification testing but must be marked with the following statement “OVERPACK”

Question 3

Fuel Levels

Answer 3

Vehicles and self-propelled quip (Half tank)
Engine powered support equip (drained)
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) (Emptied, not purged)
Boats (drained)
External fuel tanks (drain and purged)

Question 4

General Marking Requirements

Answer 4

As a min, the appropriate proper shipping name (PSN) and corresponding UN, North America NA, or ID number must be on the outside of a package for the content(s) within.

Question 5

Hazardous Labels

Answer 5

CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS
MAGNETIZED MATERIAL
OXYGEN-inplace "nonflammable and oxidizer"

Question 6

CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

Answer 6

Label is used to identify cargo which passengers may not travel unless a deviation is approved

Question 7

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Answer 7

Requires 2 labels that will be located on opposite sides of the package.

Question 8

MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS

Answer 8

Label is not required when the article is not enclosed in packaging and is readily identifiable. (Motor vehicle, AC engines, wheeled support equipment, dry ice, consumer commodities, air bag inflators, lithium batteries)

Question 9

OXYGEN-inplace “nonflammable and oxidizer”

Answer 9

Label for packages containing PSN: Oxygen, Compressed

Question 10

Certification

Answer 10

Hazardous materials may only be certified for airlift by personnel trained IAW AFMAN 24-204(I) and designated in writing by the installation or activity commander.

Question 11

Certification References

Answer 11

AFMAN 24-204(I) is the primary preparation and certification authority for hazardous materials transported by military airlift.

• International Air Transport Association (IATA), Dangerous Good Regulations
• Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR)
• Waivers issued by service components

Question 12

Shippers Declaration for dangerous Goods

Answer 12

Hazardous materials entering the Defense Transportation System destined for military airlift must be certified by a qualified individual using a “Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods” Attached to air cargo manifest, must have vertical RED HATCH BORDER.

Question 13

Copies Required

Answer 13

• Manifest that is placed on the aircraft
• Originating station file manifest
• attach it to the hazardous item being shipped

Question 14

Dangerous goods in excepted quantities

Answer 14

Very small quantities of certain dangerous Goods may be transported a Dangerous goods in excepted quantities.

Question 15

Loading and Stowing

Answer 15

Do not ship hazardous material in freight containers that are not easily accessible to the aircrew during flight. Ensure air trans personnel have access to the contents for inspection

Question 16

Overboard Venting of Cryogenic Liquid Storage and Transfer Tanks

Answer 16

all cryogenic liquid storage and transfer tanks must be vented overboard during transport.

Question 17

Fuel/Fluid Leaks (Cargo)

Answer 17

A leak is a loss of fuel at a rate, which is readily detected or seen. 5 drops per minute from a cooling system, crankcase, gear case, or hydraulic system is considered a leak. Fuel or brake system leaks, no matter how minor, will cause the item to be frustrated until repaired.

Question 18

Deviations

Answer 18

Deviations to pass restrictions in AFMAN 24-204(I) are generally granted because of operational requirements.

Question 19

Waivers

Answer 19

are exceptions to packaging or compatibility requirements and are granted for a fixed period of time. Do not apply to:
guards
couriers
technical escorts
MX personnel for AC trans hazardous materials
AMC mission observers (AMO)
mission essential ground personnel (MEGP)
additional crew members (ACM)
Participants in tactical/contingency operations
other personnel designated in writing by HQ AMC
Duty pass/aero medical evac with P4 coded cargo

Question 20

Tactical

Answer 20

movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies belonging to an organization or unit, so they may accomplish their immediate combat objective

Question 21

Contingency

Answer 21

and emergency involving military forces, caused by natural disasters, terrorists, subversives or by required military operations.

Question 22

Emergency

Answer 22

The movement of personnel, equipment and supplies belonging to an organization or unit so they may respond to an noncombat event

Question 23

Application of Chapter 3

Answer 23

AFMAN 24-204(I), ch 3 allows for some relaxation of the req for preparing, packing, and certification of hazardous materials during Tactical, contingency or Emergency ops.

Question 24

Packaging on Chapter 3 Movements

Answer 24

Unless otherwise exempted, POP marking and labeling req apply to palletized, packaged, and containerized hazardous materials.

Question 25

Spare Fuel on Ch 3 Movments

Answer 25

Spare fuel for vehicles and equipment must be transported in approved POP/UN specification tested and marked containers and jerricans when floor loaded, palletized or secured in/on vehicles and equipment.

Question 26

Presidential Support Missions

Answer 26

Shippers Declarations are NOT required for Phoenix Banner, Silver and Copper Operations

Question 27

Chapter 3 Compatibility

Answer 27

Compatible hazardous materials may be transported without restriction.

Question 28

Briefings

Answer 28

The AC commander/cremember must be briefed at the base of departure concerning onboard hazardous materials

Question 29

AC Parking

Answer 29

Parking of AC carrying hazardous materials is the responsibility of the host airfield. AC transporting 1.1 and 1.2 explosives, nuclear weapons, and hazardous materials requiring a SAAM, are normally parked at remote (HOT) spots

Question 30

Leaking Cargo

Answer 30

Spill containments kits must be carried on all AC transporting liquid hazmat. notify destination of any inflight leaks and request mx, fire department or other personnel be available for clean up, as required.
Complete AMC Form 97,AMC in flight emergency and unusual occurrence

Question 31

Safety procedures associated with HAZMAT

Answer 31

The shipper will provide any required special equipment to meet unique safety requirements.

Question 32

“MAGNETIZED MATERIAL”

Answer 32

Label will be used in-place of a Class 9 “Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods” label for material that has a specified magnetic filed that could affect flight.