ANAC DOV Module 2 study guide
ANAC DOV Module 2 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
ANAC DOV Module 2 is the second module of the dangerous goods operations (DOV) training pathway associated with Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). It builds on the introductory module and moves into the working knowledge that cargo acceptance staff, freight forwarders, warehouse and ramp personnel, load planners and operations supervisors need in order to handle dangerous goods shipments correctly under the ICAO Technical Instructions framework that Brazil applies. The ANAC DOV Module 2 study guide has 8 sections and about 2,519 words.
01Regulatory Framework and Legal Responsibilities for Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods regulation in civil aviation sits on a stack of instruments. At the top are the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (Annex 18) and the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI), which are the international baseline.
363 words, about 2 min02Classification of Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are grouped into nine classes: 1 explosives, 2 gases, 3 flammable liquids, 4 flammable solids (including spontaneously combustible and dangerous-when-wet substances), 5 oxidizers and organic peroxides, 6 toxic and infectious substances, 7 radioactive material, 8 corrosives, and 9 miscellaneous (including lithium batteries and environmentally hazardous substances). Each class is divided into divisions and packing groups.
355 words, about 2 min03Dangerous Goods List, Special Provisions and Packing Instructions
The Dangerous Goods List (DGL) is the master table. Each entry gives the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, subsidiary risk, packing group, special provisions, packing instruction, quantity limits (passenger and cargo aircraft), and whether the item is forbidden, excepted or permitted only with approval.
326 words, about 2 min04Packing, Marking and Labelling
Packing must be UN specification packaging where required, and the packaging must be marked with the UN specification code. The code tells you the packaging type, the packing group it is approved for, and the maximum gross mass.
332 words, about 2 min05Documentation and Acceptance Procedures
The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is the core document. It must state the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing instruction, and the certification signed by a trained person.
296 words, about 1 min06Handling, Loading, Stowage and Segregation
Dangerous goods must be handled so that packages are not dropped, dragged or exposed to conditions that could damage them. Packages must be inspected for damage before loading; a damaged package must not be loaded and must be reported.
297 words, about 1 min07Emergency Response, Incident Reporting and Safety
Operators must have emergency response procedures and access to emergency response information for the dangerous goods they carry. The ICAO TI includes an Emergency Response Guidance document with drill codes.
274 words, about 1 min08Training, Record Keeping and Quality Assurance
Shippers and operators must ensure that staff who handle dangerous goods are trained in the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities. Training covers classification, packing, marking, labelling, documentation, acceptance and emergency response, and it must be refreshed at intervals set by the state (commonly every 24 months).
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