General Danger Goods

General Philosophy
DGR Recurrent for FC 2011
The UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SCoETDG)

develops recommended procedures for the transport of all types of dangerous goods
except radioactive materials.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) develops recommended procedures for
the safe transport of radioactive materials. These procedures are published in the
Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. The requirements of these
regulations as they pertain to air transport are reflected in Section 10.
10
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has used these recommendations
as the basis for developing the regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods by
air.
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Air (Doc 9284) .
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (the Regulations) contain all of the
requirements of the Technical Instructions. IATA has included additional requirements,
which are more restrictive than the Technical Instructions and reflect industry standard
practices or operational considerations.
States and operators may submit variations to these Regulations.
Variations against commodities in the List of Dangerous Goods are referenced in the
appropriate packing instruction.
Although every effort is made to keep these references current the shipper is advised to
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has used these recommendations
as the basis for developing the regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods by
air. The ICAO regulations are codified in Annex 18 to the Convention on International
Civil Aviation and in its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air.
ICAO Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and the associated Technical Instructions for
the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air are recognized as the sole authentic legal
p of dangerous
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source material in the air transport
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (the Regulations) contain all of the
requirements of the Technical Instructions. IATA has included additional requirements,
which are more restrictive than the Technical Instructions and reflect industry standard
practices or operational considerations.
Dangerous goods are defined as "articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk
to health safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous
goods in these IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations or which are classified according to
these IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations".
Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles
are strictly followed. These principles and procedures include:
PROPERLY PACKED
Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by
air. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations provide packing instructions for all
dangerous goods acceptable for air transport with a wide range of options for
inner outer and single packaging.
inner,
packaging The packing instructions normally require the
use of UN performance-tested specification packaging; however these are not
required when dangerous goods are shipped under the provisions of Limited
Quantity "Y" Packing Instructions. The quantity of dangerous goods permitted
within these packaging is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the
risk should an incident occur.
LIMITATION THE QUANTITIES IN EACH PACKAGE
Each package of dangerous articles/ substances is limited in accordance
with regulation. The net quantity per package must not exceed the quantity
specified in Column H of the List of Dangerous Goods against the packing
instruction number identified in Column G.
MARKING AND LABELING
The packages are marked with required markings and bear the required labels to
ensure that the hazards can be recognized without relying or accompanying
documentation in an emergency.
THE PROPER DECLARATION
The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the
Responsibility for DG
SHIPPERS must :
1. Use the correct form in the correct manner
Accurate information, easy to identified, legible & durable
Form is properly signed
Prepared in accordance with IATA DGR

2. ACCEPTANCE STAFF must :
Complete comprehensive check of the package and documentation

3. LOADING PERSONNEL must :
Inspect package for leakage and damage
Correctlyy pposition,, segregate

g g and secure
Correctly certify information to the Pilot in Command

4. THE CAPTAIN / FLIGHT CREW must :
Receive and retain full written details of DG (NOTOC)
Check the contents of the NOTOC and sign it as an acknowledgment (BOM

5.3.2))
Be aware of action to be taken in the event of EMERGENCY

5. CABIN CREW must :
Reporting and take appropriate action in the event of Dangerous Goods
accidents
& or incidents in the cabin.
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for FA 2011
EXCERCISE QUIZ
WhichRegulationcontainsalltherequirementsoftheTechnicalInstructionsandreflects
industrystandardpracticesoroperationalconsideration?
A.
ICAOAnnex18/DangerousGoods.
B.
ICAOAnnex17/AviationSecurity.
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C.
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D.
IATADGregulation.
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The Correct answer is D
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General Philosophy

DGR Recurrent for FC 2011

The UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SCoETDG)

DGR Recurrent for FC 2011

DGR Recurrent for FC 2011

Accurate information, easy to identified, legible & durable

Form is properly signed

Prepared in accordance with IATA DGR

Complete comprehensive check of the package and documentation

Inspect package for leakage and damage

Correctlyy pposition,, segregate

Correctly certify information to the Pilot in Command

Receive and retain full written details of DG (NOTOC)

Check the contents of the NOTOC and sign it as an acknowledgment (BOM

Be aware of action to be taken in the event of EMERGENCY

CASR 121 33a

DGR Recurrent for FA 2011

DGR Recurrent for FA 2011

this is end of module general philosophy.

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