DANGEROUS GOODS EXAM STUDY SET
Classification The United Nations Subcommittee of Experts set the classification
criteria for IATA DR (PCAR 9.6.15; 18.120 (a)). The shipper of cargo is
responsible for selecting the appropriate class or division.
Prohibitions [18.015].
classified as being too dangerous to be carried on any airplane at any time:
Training [PCAR 9.6.113 (d), 9.6.114; 18.065 (d)].
maintaining a safe regulatory framework. Preparing or transporting risky items by
air to guarantee that they can carry out their tasks. Recurrent training must be
completed within 12 months of the last training to ensure that information is
current.
Packaging (IATA DGR; (PCAR 9.6.1.6, 9.6.117, 18.160])
is an important component in the safe transportation of dangerous commodities by
air. The Regulations carefully limit the quantity of dangerous items authorized
within their packaging to reduce the possibility of an incident.
Marking and Labeling (IATA DGR; [PCAR 9.6.17 ; 18.150 (a) ; 18.155]
marked with required markings and exhibit the necessary labels to ensure that the
hazards can be recognized without relying on accompanying documents in an
emergency.
,Documentation (IATA DR; [PCAR 9.6.18 ; 18.165 (a)].
Proper declaration of risky products. Correct documentation ensures that
occurrences are accepted, handled, loaded, and responded to properly.
Notification to Pilot in Command (PCAR 18.255(a)] (NOTOC)
The pilot in command must understand what is on board the aircraft to cope with
any emergencies that may arise.
Avoiding Hidden Hazards
provided to passengers to assist them with recognizing dangerous things that they
are not permitted to carry on their person or in their baggage that are not
immediately identifiable as harmful.
Accident and incident reporting [18.265 (a) (!)]
Accidents or events involving dangerous items must be notified so that appropriate
authorities can investigate to determine the cause and take corrective action.
Incidents and Accidents with Dangerous Goods
On February 7, 2006, a UPS DC-8 caught fire while in a flight and landed at
Philadelphia International Airport.
CONDITIONS NORMAL FOR AIR TRANSPORT
, Factors Affecting Dangerous Goods in Transport 1. Temperature. 2. Vibration. 3.
Pressure. 4. Human Factor.
Dangerous items
can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly
followed. Articles or substances that are capable of posing a hazard to health,
safety, property, or the environment and are shown in the list of dangerous goods in
the ICAO Technical Instructions / IATA DG or which are classified according to
those instructions
A. Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations [9.612; 8.5127; 18.020 (a) (!)].
required that an operator obtain Authority approval before transporting dangerous
items.
Cebu Pacific
accordance with the provisions specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the
Safe
Transporting Dangerous Goods by Air
- ICAO Document 9284.
- transported outside the borders of the Republic of the Philippines. Acceptance,
loading, and transportation of DG. • Employees receive DG training, and training
records are updated - Provide all essential instructions (CCOM).
- Will not accept DG unless it is accompanied by a completed hazardous goods
shipping document, unless otherwise necessary.
Classification The United Nations Subcommittee of Experts set the classification
criteria for IATA DR (PCAR 9.6.15; 18.120 (a)). The shipper of cargo is
responsible for selecting the appropriate class or division.
Prohibitions [18.015].
classified as being too dangerous to be carried on any airplane at any time:
Training [PCAR 9.6.113 (d), 9.6.114; 18.065 (d)].
maintaining a safe regulatory framework. Preparing or transporting risky items by
air to guarantee that they can carry out their tasks. Recurrent training must be
completed within 12 months of the last training to ensure that information is
current.
Packaging (IATA DGR; (PCAR 9.6.1.6, 9.6.117, 18.160])
is an important component in the safe transportation of dangerous commodities by
air. The Regulations carefully limit the quantity of dangerous items authorized
within their packaging to reduce the possibility of an incident.
Marking and Labeling (IATA DGR; [PCAR 9.6.17 ; 18.150 (a) ; 18.155]
marked with required markings and exhibit the necessary labels to ensure that the
hazards can be recognized without relying on accompanying documents in an
emergency.
,Documentation (IATA DR; [PCAR 9.6.18 ; 18.165 (a)].
Proper declaration of risky products. Correct documentation ensures that
occurrences are accepted, handled, loaded, and responded to properly.
Notification to Pilot in Command (PCAR 18.255(a)] (NOTOC)
The pilot in command must understand what is on board the aircraft to cope with
any emergencies that may arise.
Avoiding Hidden Hazards
provided to passengers to assist them with recognizing dangerous things that they
are not permitted to carry on their person or in their baggage that are not
immediately identifiable as harmful.
Accident and incident reporting [18.265 (a) (!)]
Accidents or events involving dangerous items must be notified so that appropriate
authorities can investigate to determine the cause and take corrective action.
Incidents and Accidents with Dangerous Goods
On February 7, 2006, a UPS DC-8 caught fire while in a flight and landed at
Philadelphia International Airport.
CONDITIONS NORMAL FOR AIR TRANSPORT
, Factors Affecting Dangerous Goods in Transport 1. Temperature. 2. Vibration. 3.
Pressure. 4. Human Factor.
Dangerous items
can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly
followed. Articles or substances that are capable of posing a hazard to health,
safety, property, or the environment and are shown in the list of dangerous goods in
the ICAO Technical Instructions / IATA DG or which are classified according to
those instructions
A. Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations [9.612; 8.5127; 18.020 (a) (!)].
required that an operator obtain Authority approval before transporting dangerous
items.
Cebu Pacific
accordance with the provisions specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the
Safe
Transporting Dangerous Goods by Air
- ICAO Document 9284.
- transported outside the borders of the Republic of the Philippines. Acceptance,
loading, and transportation of DG. • Employees receive DG training, and training
records are updated - Provide all essential instructions (CCOM).
- Will not accept DG unless it is accompanied by a completed hazardous goods
shipping document, unless otherwise necessary.
