ph-iata-dangerous-goods-air flashcards

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DGR basis

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are derived from ICAO Annex 18 and the ICAO Technical Instructions, and add more detailed and often more restrictive requirements for air transport.

Permissive principle

Dangerous goods are forbidden by air unless the DGR expressly permits their carriage; if no listing or provision authorizes the article, it may not be shipped.

Operator variation

A published restriction or additional requirement issued by a specific airline, applying to that operator's flights, which the shipper must check for every carrier in the routing.

State variation

A requirement imposed by a national authority that applies to operations within its territory, and which may be more restrictive than the DGR.

Forbidden vs restricted

Forbidden goods may never be carried by air; restricted goods may be carried only when specified conditions such as approvals or operator authorization are satisfied.

Packing group

A grouping I, II or III reflecting the degree of danger of a substance, used for classes 3, 4, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and some class 9 entries.

Subsidiary hazard

An additional hazard of a substance beyond its primary hazard, shown by a subsidiary label and affecting segregation and handling but not the primary classification.

Class 6.2 categories

Infectious substances are Category A (UN 2814 or UN 2900) or Category B (UN 3373); the category determines the packing instruction and documentation.

Proper shipping name

The name specified in the Dangerous Goods List that must be used on the declaration, package marking and air waybill, in the exact form listed.

Special provision

A numbered requirement in the Dangerous Goods List that modifies or adds to the standard rules, such as permitting an alternative packing instruction or requiring approval.

Passenger vs cargo limits

The Dangerous Goods List gives separate packing instructions and maximum net quantities per package for passenger aircraft and for cargo aircraft, with passenger limits lower.

UN packaging code 4G

A fibreboard box; the first digit gives the packaging type and the letter the material, with further digits indicating head type or special features.

X Y Z marking

The performance level marked on a UN packaging: X for packing group I, Y for II and Z for III; a Z packaging may not be used for group I or II goods.

Salvage packaging

A special packaging used for damaged, defective or leaking dangerous goods packages, with its own marking and documentation requirements.

Orientation label

Two arrows placed on a package to show the upright position, required for combination packagings containing liquids and where the packing instruction specifies.

Cargo aircraft only label

A label indicating the package may be carried only on cargo aircraft, requiring the shipment to be loaded accordingly and never on a passenger aircraft.

Overpack marking

An overpack must display the word OVERPACK plus reproductions of the marks and labels of the packages inside, at the required size.

Declaration item order

The itemized entry runs UN number, proper shipping name, class, subsidiary hazard, packing group, quantity and packing type, packing instruction, and authorization.

Declaration signature

The shipper signs the declaration as a legal certification of compliance; amendments must be made and re-signed by the shipper, not altered by the operator.

Emergency phone number

A 24-hour emergency contact number provided on the declaration where required by the State or operator, to be used in the event of an incident.

NOTOC

The notification to the captain listing the dangerous goods on board with their loading positions, given to the pilot-in-command before departure.

Segregation rule

A requirement keeping incompatible dangerous goods apart, for example explosives by compatibility group and oxidizers away from flammable materials.

Class 7 stowage

Radioactive material has specific stowage requirements including separation distances from crew and passengers based on the transport index.

Drill code

A code found in the emergency response table by UN number, indicating the response for spill or fire and shown on the NOTOC.

Incident reporting

Operators must report dangerous goods incidents and accidents, including leaks, damage and undeclared goods, to the relevant States using prescribed forms.

Crew response priorities

Identify the substance, apply the appropriate extinguishing agent, protect occupants, and land as soon as practicable while following the drill code.

Acceptance check

A verification that the declaration matches the package in name, UN number, class, packing group, quantity, packing instruction, labels and markings.

Rejection grounds

A shipment is rejected if the declaration is incomplete, the package is damaged or leaking, or the goods are forbidden or not permitted on the aircraft.

Training categories

General awareness, function-specific training, safety training and, for some roles, security awareness, each required before staff perform the relevant duties.

Recurrent training

Dangerous goods training must be repeated at intervals, typically within 24 months, and records must be retained and available for inspection.

Competency-based assessment

An evaluation of a trainee's ability to apply the DGR to realistic scenarios, documented and completed before the person performs the function independently.

Hidden dangerous goods

Articles that may contain dangerous goods without obvious indication, such as equipment with batteries, aerosols, dry ice or magnetized material, and which must be identified.