Dangerous Goods

Manual - DGM

Air Bridges for Logistics Services

Company

‫شركة الجسور الجوية للخدمات اللوجستية‬

Riyadh, Alizdehar District Ext 8 airbridgescargo.com

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Forward
The Air Bridges for Logistics Services approves this Manual as intended for the use and
guidance of Air Bridges for Logistics Services staff involve in the processing of Dangerous
Goods handling for air transport. As per the Regulations Standards defines the procedures to
be followed by Air Bridges for Logistics Services. involved in the processing of transport of
dangerous goods cargo.
This manual will Assists Staff with guidance of the procedures for the Application of Dangerous
Goods Regulations by Air in Accordance with the standards as per (ICAO) And the IATA
GACAR-109
The Chief Executive Officer of Air Bridges for Logistics Services is responsible for updating
reviewing and controlling this Manual as required. The scope of this manual is confined to the
safety, regularity and efficiency aspects of Handling Dangerous Goods Shipment and
operational procedures for air transportation.

This dangerous goods manual based on ICAO Annex 18 with the requirements of GACA to
the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the associated Technical Instructions for
the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Technical Instructions, adopted by the Council
of ICAO and published by 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 source material in the air transport of dangerous goods.

Copies of the approved Dangerous Goods Manual will be circulated to the key personnel
responsible for various operations affecting the cargo operations for their reference in their
daily work.

Chief Executive Officer

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Company Information
Our Message
Since our launch in 2012 we carried Semitic message about our country and our society and
our partners in the field, we are working hard and commitment for the development of transport
services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contribute to support efforts to strengthen the
modern system of communication, as we work to expand our branches and the integration of
more young job seekers the corridors of the company, as we seek to promote the concept of
total quality in the field of air transport within Saudi Arabia and abroad.

Our vision
We do our best to provide the best work without interruption in order to achieve this, our goal
is to reach what we have set at the beginning of the company’s starting point, where we have
developed a long-term vision which access to the utmost quality at the level of our rules, and
on the level of services that we offer to customers, and the transition to the first reference
nationally and regionally to all who wish to take advantage of air transport services with a high
level.

Supply chain solutions

At the beginning we would like to give you a brief overview about our company, Air Bridges
Cargo Services, one of the leading shipping and logistics companies in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. We are a member of WCA, one of the largest shipping networks in the world in cargo.
Our message

Our Aim describes who we want to become by the end of the CLIENT as ONE Strategy
We are control a good business in air freight, sea freight import & export. We are well known
as the specialized freight forwarders in the projects as well as the shipping specialist in Saudi
Arabia, and you can find more details in our web www.airbridgescargo.com as we are certified
as a business and our projects. Air Bridges Cargo do the best to facilitate all required
procedures as quickly and at the lowest possible cost.

Our objectives
From the beginning we set our goals, and we opened the door to the jurisprudence
developed in line with recent developments in the field of air transport, and made from the
client focus of our goals and the central point at which spin it our business. Among the goals
we set:
• Providing a high-quality service, achieving total customer satisfaction.
• Permanent development of our services in line with the evolution of the needs of
our customers and our society.
• Expanding our branches nationally and regionally.
• Achieving a brand which set us apart from our competitors.
• Supporting innovation and stimulate innovators within the company.
• Helping work on research and encourage them to self-training teams

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Social Responsibility
We are committed is the Air bridges shipping company to the actual contribute in all of the
environmental and social dimension of the activities, and we are working through our position
as a transport to engage in massive development project launched by Saudi Arabia since the
announcement of the strategic vision for the year 2030, this belief in a spirit of responsibility,
which we announced in our values in response to this homeland, we focused in Air bridges on
rehabilitate employees in substances that pose a threat to aviation and the environment
handling and focused on how to handle safely and in conformity with the requirements of the
air transport, storage, security and arming the workers in this field of certificates and training
courses.

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Company Name and Address

Legal Name of The Business: Air Bridges for Logistics Services.

Address: Saudi Arabia – Riyadh – Alizdehar District /
EXIT 8.
Phone Number: +966 11-450-3399
E-mail: [email protected]
Scope of Operations: Provide of Air Shipment services & Air Freight
handling services in the (AIR – LAND - SEA)

Reviewed by Approved by

Name: Name: Fahiem Alsayeri

Title: Title: Chief Executive Officer

Signature: Signature

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Index List
CHAPTER SUBJECT

A Forward

1 General Introduction

2 Dangerous Goods Limitation

3 Dangerous Goods Classification

4 List of Dangerous Goods

5 Packing of Dangerous Goods

6 Dangerous Goods Storage and Loading

7 Dangerous Goods Marking and Labelling

8 Dangerous Goods Emergency

9 Appendixes

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Distribution List
S/No Dangerous Goods Manual Holders

1 Cargo Agency Manager

2 Acceptance section

3 Warehouse section

4 Export section

5 Operation section

6 GACA

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Manual Name : Dangerous Goods Manual

Issue Date : 01 JAN 2020
Issue Number : 01
Effective Date : 01 JAN 2020

General Authority of Civil Aviation

Approved BY:

Title:

Signature:

Official Stamp:

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Record of Dangerous Goods Manual

All amendments shall be subjected to an internal approval and vetting process.
The revision and amendment of this manual shall be done as per the document control
process explained in the company policy and submitted to General Authority of Civil Aviation
for acceptance.

New Affected New

Chapter Details of Changes
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TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter A Forward………………………………………………………………………..………………… 1

Chapter 1General
1.0 Definition of Dangerous Goods……………………………………………………………………….... 14
1.1 Abbreviation……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
1.2 Definition…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
1.3 Basis of Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
1.4 Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
1.5 Regulations………………………………………………………………………………………………... 20
1.6 Training…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 21
1.7 Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………………………….… 21
1.8 Training certification……………………………………………………………………………………..... 22
1.9 Regulatory Compliance………………………………………………………………………………..…. 22
1.10 Management……………………………………………………………………………..………….…..... 23
1.11 Training and qualification – General………………………………………………………………….…. 24
1.12 Training certification………………………………………………………………………………….…… 26
1.13 Proper qualification shale be………………………………………………………………………….…. 26

Chapter 2 Limitation
2.0 Forbidden Dangerous Goods …………………………………………………………….……….......… 29
2.1 Forbidden Dangerous Goods unless Exempted ……………………………………..….……….….... 29
2.2 Recognition of hidden Dangerous Goods…………………………….……………………….………... 30
2.2.1 GHS Pictogram……………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
2.3 Dangerous Goods in Operator Property…………………………………..………………….……..…. 35
2.3.1 Exception…………………………………………………………….……………………….……….….... 35
2.3.2 Unless otherwise authorized by the state of operator……………………………….……………..…. 35
2.3.3 Unless otherwise authorized by the state of operator ……………………………………….…..…... 35
2.3.4 Unless otherwise authorized by the state of operator ………………………………………………... 35
2.4. Transport of Dangerous Goods by Post…………………………..……………………………………. 36
2.4.1 Exception Dangerous Goods by post………………………………………….……………………..… 36
2.4.2 Acceptable Dangerous Goods by post ……………………………………….………………………… 36
2.4,3 Procedure of Designated postal operator………………………………………….……………….….. 36
2.4.4 Specific approval………………………………………………………………………………………..… 36
2.5 Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities……………………….………………….……….….……... 37
2.6 Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities…………………………………………………………………37
2.7 Dangerous Goods carried by Passengers and crew………………………………………………….. 37
2.8 Undeclared or Mis-declared Dangerous Goods……………………………………………………….. 40
2.9 Provision of information to Passenger………………………………………………………………….. 40

Chapter 3 Dangerous Goods Classes

3.0 Classes and packing group………………………………………………………………………………. 43
3.1 General………………………………………………………………….………………….……….…..…. 43
3.2 Dangerous goods classes…………………………………………………………………..…………… 43
3.3.1 Class 1 explosives………………………………………………………………….………….…………. 44
3.3.2 Class 2 gases………………………………………………………………….………………….………. 45
3.3.3 Class 3 flammable liquids……………………………………………………………….…………..…… 46
3.3.4 class 4 flammable solids……………………………………………………………….……….….……. 47
3.3.5 Class 5 oxidizer and organic peroxide………………………………………………………………..… 48
3.3.6 Class 6 toxic and infectious substances………………………………………………………….…..… 49
3.3.7 Class 7 Radioactive materials………………………………………………………………………….…50
3.3.8 Class 8 corrosive material………………………………………………………….………….…………. 53
3,3,9 Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods…………………………………………………..………….. 54

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Chapter 4 List of Dangerous Goods

4.0 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
4.1 Alphabetical list of Dangerous Goods…………………………………………………………………… 57
4.2 Selecting the Proper shipping name………………………………………………………………….… 59

Chapter 5 Packing
5.0 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
5.1 Type of Packaging……………….……………………………………………………………………..… 71
5.2 Packing Requirement………………………………………………………….……………………….… 72
5.3 State and Operator variations…………………………………………………………………..……..… 73
5.4 Packing Group Requirement. ……………………………………………………………………….…... 73

Chapter 6 Storage and loading

6.0 Storage and Loading …………………………………………………………………………………….. 78
6.1 General……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 78
6.1.1 Regulations………………………………………………………………………………………………... 78
6.1.2 Handling………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 81
6.2 Radiation Protection Program……………………………………………………………………..…..… 82
6.2.1 Loading…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 83
6.2.2 General…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 83
6.3 Regulations………………………………………………………………………………………………... 83
6.4 Securing Dangerous Goods……………………………………………………………………………… 86
6.4.1 General…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 86
6.4.2 Regulations………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86
6.5 Loading of incompatible Dangerous Goods……………………………………………………………. 87
6.6 Compatibility of Explosives…………………………………………………………………………........ 88
6.6.1 Explosives with other Dangerous Goods……………………………………………………………….. 88
6.6.2 explosives among themselves………………………………………………………………………..…. 88
6.6.3 Storage of incompatible explosives……………………………………………………………………… 88
6.6.4 Loading of incompatible explosives…………………………………………………………………..…. 88
6.7 Securing Dangerous Goods Packages…………………………………………………………………. 88
6.8 Handling and loading of Packages containing liquid Dangerous Goods……………………..…….. 88
6.9 Handling of self-reactive substances and organic peroxides…………………………………………. 88
6.10 Loading of Magnetized material…………………………………………………………..…………….. 88
6.11 Loading of Dry Ice (carbon dioxide solids) …………………………………………………………..... 88
6.12 Loading of Cryogenic liquids……………………………………………………………………………... 90
6.13 Loading of Expandable Polymeric beads……………………………………………………………..…90
6.14 Loading of live animals with Dangerous Goods………………………………………………..……… 90
6.15 Unit Load Devices (ULD) containing Dangerous Goods…………………………………………….... 91
6.16 Inspection of Packages of dangerous Goods……………………………………………………..…… 92
6.17 Replacement of Labels…………………………………………………………………………………….92

Chapter 7 Marking and Labelling

7.0 Marking and labelling …………………………………………………………………………….…….… 95
7.1 Shipper’s Specific Responsibilities …………………………………………………………….…….…. 95
7.1.1 Types of Marking ……………………………………………………………..…….…..………………… 95
7.1.1.2 Shipment use Marks………………………………………………………………….………….……….. 95
7.1.1.3 UN specification Packaging marking……………………………………………………………..……... 96
7.2 Hazard Label……………………………………..………………………………….…………………….. 97
7.2.1 classes Labelling………………………………………………………………………………................ 97
7.3 Handling Label……………………………………………………………..……………………………… 98
7.4 magnatized material label……………………………………………………………………….……...... 98
7.5 cargo Aircraft label…………………………………………………………………..……………………. 98
7.6 Package Orientation (this way up)……………………………………………………………...………. 99
7.7 cryogenic Liquids……………………………………………………….…………………………………. 99
7.8 keep away from heat……………………………………………………………………………………… 100
7.9 wheelchair label……………………………………………………………………….………………………. 100
7.10 Radioactive Material Excepted Packages……………………………………………………………… 101
7.11 Limited Quantities Mark ……………………………………………………………….……………….… 101

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7.12 Environmentally Hazardous substance Mark…………………………………………………………... 101

7.13 Lithium Battery Mark……..……………………………………………………………………………….. 102
7.14 Biological Substances Category B…………………………………………………………….………… 102
7.15 Genetically modified (micro) organisms………………………………………………..……………….. 103
7.16 Dangerous Goods in Excepted quantities……………………………………………………………… 103
7.17 Multiple Hazard and Labelling………………………………………………..…………………….….... 104

Chapter 8 Emergency
8.0 Accident or Incident Reporting…………………………………………………………………………… 107
8.1 Purpose……………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 107
8.2 Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
8.3 Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
8.3.1 Accidents or Incidents…………………………………………………………………………………….. 107
8.4 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)…………………………………………………………………… 108
8.5 Emergency…………………………………………..…………………………………………………….. 108
8.6 Reporting of Dangerous Goods Occurrences…………………………………………………………. 110
8.7 Dangerous Goods Reporting Requirements…………………………………………………………… 110
8.8 Spillage Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………… 113
8.9 Dangerous Goods Security………………………………………………………………………………. 114
8.9.1 Security Awareness the following items are to be included in company security training………… 114
8.9.2 High Consequence Dangerous Goods…………………………………………………………………. 115
8.9.3 Security Plans……………………………………………………………………………………………… 116
8.9.4 Elements of a Security Plan……………………………………………………………………………… 116

Chapter 9 Appendixes
9.1 Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods…………………………………………………………… 119
9.2 Sample of AWB……………………………………………………………………………………………. 120
9.3 Segregation Table for Dangerous Goods………………………………………………………………. 121
9.4 Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart (Ground Incidents) …………………………..…… 122
9.5 Emergency Response to Dangerous Goods Incidents Drill Codes And Letters…………………… 123
9.6 Dangerous Goods Occurrence Report……………………………………………………………..….. 125
9.7 Table B.4.A GHS pictograms and their criteria (B.4)………………………………………………..… 127
9.8 Table 1.5 Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula………………………………………….…. 128
9.9 sample list of dangerous goods…………………………………………………………………………. 129

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Chapter 1
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INTRODUCTION
1.0 Definition of Dangerous Goods
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 IATA DGRs or which are classified according to IATA DGRs.

1.1 Abbreviation
ACT Active Temperature Controlled System
AOG Aircraft on ground
ATT Goods Attached to Air Waybill
AVI Live animal
BIG Outsized
RUP Bulk Unitization Programme, Shipper/Consignee Handled Unit
CAO Cargo aircraft only
CAT Cargo Attendant Accompanying Shipment
COL Cool Goods
COM Company Mail
CRT Control Room Temperature+15℃ to +25℃
DIP Diplomatic mail
EAP e-freight Consignment with Accompanying Paper Documents
EAT Foodstuffs
EAW e-freight Consignment with No Accompanying Paper Documents
ECC Consignments established with an electronically concluded cargo contract ECC with no
accompanying paper Air Waybill
ECP Consignment established with a paper Air Waybill contract being printed under an e-
AWB agreement
FIL Undeveloped/Unexposed film
FRI Frozen goods subject to veterinary/phytosanitary inspections
HEA Heavy cargo, 150kg and over per piece
HEG Hatching eggs
HUM Human remains in coffins
LHO Living human organs/blood
MUW Munitions of war
NWP Newspapers, magazines
OBX Obnoxious cargo
OHG Overhang item
PEF Flowers
PEM Meat
PER Perishable cargo
DGD Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
ELI Lithium lon Batteries excepted as per Section ll of Pl 965-967
ELM Lithium Metal Batteries excepted as per Section ll of Pl 968-967
ICE Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry ice)
IMP Interline Message Procedure
MAG Magnetized material
RCL Cryogenic liquids (Packing Instruction 202)
RCM Corrosive
RCX Explosives 1.3C
RDS Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373)
REQ Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
RFG Flammable gas
RFL Flammable liquid

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RFS Flammable solid

RFW Dangerous when wet
RGX Explosives 1.3G
RIS Infectious Substance (UN 2814 or UN 2900)
RLI Fully regulated lithium Ion batteries (Class 9) as per Section IA and IB of Pl 965 and Section
of Pl 966-967
RLM Fully regulated lithium metal batteries (Class 9) as per Section IA and IB of Pl 968 and
Section of Pl 969-970 Miscellaneous dangerous goods
RMD Miscellaneous dangerous goods
RNG Non-flammable non-toxic gas
ROP Organic peroxide
ROX Oxidize
RPB Toxic substance
RPG Toxic gas
RRE Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material
RRW Radioactive material, Category l-white
RRY Radioactive material, Categories II and III Yellow
RSB Polymeric Beads/Plastics Moulding Compound (Packing Instruction 957)
RSC Spontaneously combustible
RXB Explosives 1.4B
RXC Explosives 1.4C
RXD Explosives 1.4D
RXE Explosives 1.4E
RXG Explosives 1.4G
RXS Explosives 1.4S

1.2 Definitions:
AGENT (AGT): The relationship existing between two parties by which one is authorized to
transact certain business for the other.
AIR WAYBILL (AWB or MAWB): The document made out by or on behalf of the shipper which,
when used, evidences the contract between the shipper and carrier(s) for carriage of goods over
routes of the carrier(s).
AIR WAYBILL DATA MESSAGE (FWB): Standard Cargo IMP message identifier for electronic
Master
Air Waybill Data – MAWB: It eliminates the need for paper AWB or data re-entry.
AIRCRAFT ON GROUND (AOG): Applies to parts needed to return an aircraft to service and
have first boarding priority
AUTOMATED MANIFEST SYSTEM (AMS): A US Customs & Border Protection Agency system
used to notify the details of shipments loaded onto a specific flight.
BOOKING: The allotment in advance of space or weight capacity of goods.

CARGO (CGO): Also referred to as “goods”, means any property carried or to be carried on an
aircraft, other than mail or other property carried under terms of an international postal
convention, baggage or property of the carrier; provided that baggage moving under an air waybill
or a shipment record is cargo.

CARGO ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT SYSTEM (CASS): A system of accounting and settling

accounts between CASS Airlines and appointed IATA Cargo Agents.
CARGO CHARGES CORRECTION ADVICE (CCA): The document used for the notification of
changes to the transportation charges and/or the other charges and/or the method of payment.

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CARGO DECLARATION: Information submitted prior to or on arrival for departure of a means

of transport for commercial us that proved the particulars required by Customs relating to cargo
brought to or removed from the customs territory.

Cargo IMP version of EDIFACT (Cargo FACT): Cargo IMP version of UN Electronic Data
Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport – EDIFACT

CARGO INTERCHANGE MESSAGE PROCEDURE (CARGO-IMP): Messaging procedures

developed by the member airlines of the ATA and IATA.
CARGO MANIFEST: A document listed by AWB numbers loaded on a flight. It is mainly used for
customs entry/exit.

CARRIAGE: Also referred to as “transportation”, means carriage of cargo by air.

CARRIER: The transportation carrier issuing the airwaybill and creating the shipment record and
all other carriers that carry of undertake to carry the cargo under the airwaybill or shipment record
or to perform any other services related to such air carriage.

CERTIFICATE OR ORIGIN: A document often required by certain countries which establishes

the country of origin of specified goods.

COMMERCIAL INVOICE: Shipper’s document describing the goods being shipped and their
value which must accompany all international and transborder shipments.

COMMODITY: Description of goods being shipped.

CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE: The terms and conditions established by a carrier in respect to

its carriage.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT: The terms and conditions shown on the air waybill or with any
consent by the shipper that shipment record may be used.

CONNECTING CARRIER: A carrier whose service the cargo is to be transferred for onward
connecting transportation.

CONSIGNEE (CNEE): The person whose name appears on the air waybill or in the shipment
record as the party to who the goods are to be delivered by the carrier.

CONSIGNMENT: See “Shipment”.

CONSIGNOR: See “Shipper”.

CONSOLIDATION LIST MESSAGE (FHL): A standard Cargo IMP message identifier used to
provide a “Check-list” of House Waybills (HAWB’s) associated with a Master Airwaybill (MAWB)

CUSTOMS: The Government Service which is responsible for the administration of customs law
and the collection of duties and taxes.

CUSTOMS BROKER: An agent specialized in inbound customs clearance.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE: The accomplishment of the Customs formalities necessary to allow

goods to enter the country, to be exported or to be placed under another customers procedure.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AGENT: A customs broker or other agent of the consignee designated
to perform customs clearance services for the consignee.

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DANGEROUS GOODS (DG): Articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant
risk to health, safety or to property when transported by air.

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS: Plain language description of the nature of the goods sufficient to
identify them at the level required for banking, customs, statistical or transport purposes.

DESTINATION: The ultimate stopping place according to the contract of carriage.

DOCUMENTATION: The required paperwork accompanying a shipment such as airwaybill,

Export Declaration, Health Certificates.

EXPORT PERMIT: A government document authorizing the export of specific goods to

designated countries.

FLIGHT NUMBER: The designation of a flight.

FORWARDER (FWDR): Appointed by the shipper, and as an agent of the airline, to process and
arrange export consignments overseas.

FREIGHT STATUS UPDATE (FSU): Standard Cargo IMP message identifier used to
notify/update interested parties with a (change of) status of a shipment as recorded in the system
of the handling party.

FREIGHT STATUS REQUEST (FSR): Standard Cargo IMP message identifier used to request
the current status of a nominated shipment.

FREIGHT STATUS ANSWER (FSA): A standard Cargo IMP message identifier used to reply to
a Status Request (FSR) indicating latest status, or statuses, in the movement of
the nominated shipment.

GENERAL SALES AGENT (GSA): An agent authorized in a country to handle an airline’s export
sales/services.

GOODS: See “Cargo”.

GOODS DECLARATION: A statement made in the manner prescribed by the Customs by which
person concerned indicate the Customs procedure to be applied to the goods and finish the
particulars which the Customs require for its application.

GROSS WEIGHT: The weight of a shipment, it’s container and packing material.

HEALTH CERTIFICATE: A document signed by a veterinarian attesting to the good health of an

animal tendered for shipment.

HOUSE AIR WAYBILL (HAWB): Document issued by an international air Freight Forwarder
under the terms of their own tariff.

IATA CARGO AGENT: A forwarder/broker who has been approved and is recognized by IATA
to receive cargo, issue airwaybills and other documents for carriers and collect charges for air
shipments.

IATA CARRIER: A carrier that is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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IMPORT PERMIT: A document required and issued by some national governments Authorizing
the importation of goods into their country.

IN-BOND TRANSPORTATION: Transporting a transit cargo shipment in bond without clearing

customs to the destination.

INTERLINE CARRIAGE: The carriage over the routes of two or more air carriers.

INTERLINE CARRIER: The carriage over the route of two or more air carriers.

INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS ASSN (FIATA)

SHIPMENT (SHPT): One or more pieces of goods accepted by the carrier from one shipper at
one time and at one address, receipted for in one lot and moving on one airwaybill or shipment
record to one consignee at one destination address.
SHIPPER (SHPR): The person who originates the shipment of goods. Also known as the
“consignor”.

SHIPPER’S LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (SLI): The document containing instructions by the

shipper or shipper’s agent for preparing documents and forwarding.

SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHT (SDR): A reserve asset used as a unit of account, as defined by
the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Directions for handling a shipment and/or delivery direction for a
shipment.
TARIFF: The published rates, charges and related rules of a carrier.

THE AIR CARGO TARIFF (TACT): Rules regulations and rates published for international air
shipments.

THIRD PARTY: Any person who acts on behalf of another person.

THROUGH CARGO: Cargo staying on board at a stopping place en-route for ongoing carrier on
the same flight.

TRANSFER: Movement of cargo from one carrier to another against transfer manifest.

TRANSFER CARGO: Cargo arriving at a point by one carrier and continuing it’s journey here
from by another carrier.

TRANSFER MANIFEST (TRM): The document executed by the transferring carrier upon transfer
of interline cargo and endorsed by the receiving carrier as a receipt for the consignment
transferred.

TRANSFERRING CARRIER: The participating carrier transferring the consignment to another

carrier at a transit point.

TRANSSHIPMENT: The unloading of cargo from one flight and loading onto another for onward
carriage.

TRANSIT: An enroute stopping place where cargo remains on board.

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TRANSIT CARGO: Cargo arriving at a point and departing by another flight.

TRANSPORTATION: See “Carriage”.

ULD CONTROL RECEIPT (UCR): A voucher of transfer ULD signed by transferring and
receiving carriers which is used to retrieve ULD and for account settlement of ULD demurrage.

UNIT LOAD DEVICE (ULD): A container or pallet used to transport cargo on an aircraft.

VALUABLE CARGO VAL Shipments of high value requiring advance arrangement and special
handling.

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1.3 BASIS OF PROCEDURES

All processes and procedures are based upon the current editions of manuals listed.

IATA DGR – IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations;

ICAO TI Doc 9284 AN/905 – The ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air;

“Shall” and “Must” versus “Should” and “May” In this manual the words “shall” and
“must” are used to indicate a mandatory requirement. The words “should” and “may”
indicate a preferred requirement and are not binding

1.4 POLICY
The IATA DGR is published in order to provide procedures for the Shipper and Operator
to safely transport articles and substances with hazardous characteristics by means of
commercial air transport.

Dangerous goods are accepted, handled and transported per the provisions of the IATA
DGR and the requirements of national competent authorities.

CAUTION: State and Operator Variations must at all times be verified for compliance
upon acceptance of consignments.

1.5 REGULATIONS
The successful application of regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods
and the achievement of their objectives is greatly dependent on the understanding, by
ALL individuals concerned, of the risks and dangers involved and on a detailed
understanding of the regulations. To transport dangerous goods safely all individuals
involved in the task must understand and adhere precisely to all applicable regulations.
(IATA DGR).

1. The Saudi Arabian Government has adopted certain American Federal Aviation
Administration Regulations (FAR’s), and compliance with these regulations is
MANDATORY. These are referred to as GACA/FARs in Saudi Arabia.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are based on the requirements of ICAO Annex
18, which governs the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and on the associated
Technical Instructions No 9284. They also contain ALL of the STATE and OPERATOR
VARIATIONS and are in some cases more restrictive than ICAO.

Air Bridges for Logistics Services, by Compliance with The Current IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations, Satisfies All the Requirements Stipulated Under
ICAO, State and Operator Regulations.

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1.6 TRAINING
The training requirement for all personnel concerned with shipping, handling, storage
and loading of dangerous goods is governed by GACAR PART 109 do not specify
training course content but guide lines are given in the IATA DGR. All courses have to
be GACA approved in accordance with GACAR PART 109 and IATA DGR.

Air Bridges for Logistics Services Therefore by Compliance with The Training
Requirements of GACAR Part 109 And the Course Content of The Current IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations Meets All the Legal Requirements for The Carriage of
Dangerous Goods.

1.7 RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Shipper
1. The shipper, is legally responsible for ensuring that any dangerous goods
offered for air transport are properly classified, packed, marked, labelled and
documented and are not prohibited for transport by air. (IATA DGR).
2. The shipper is also responsible to the airlines for full compliance with IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations, as well as regulations of the States of origin,
transit and destination. (IATA DGR).

b) Agent/Freight Forwarder
The Agent or Freight Forwarder is responsible to correctly complete the Air Waybill
and to check the accuracy of the shippers’ declaration before passing the
consignment to the Air Carrier.

1. TRAINING
Air Bridges for Logistics Services is responsible for the initial training in
Dangerous Goods Regulations. (Category 3, 4, and 12). Recurrent training and
record keeping, in accordance with the regulations, of ALL categories of
personnel in the aspects of dangerous goods that apply to them and with which
they need to be familiar (ICAO, IATA, and GACA)

2. MANUAL CONTENT
Air Bridges for Logistics Services is responsible for providing information to
employees in their manuals to enable them to carry out their responsibilities
with regard to dangerous goods. This information must

Include the action to be taken in the event of emergencies involving

dangerous goods.

Air Bridges for Logistics Services manual for the purpose of this paragraph
shall be the Dangerous Goods Manual.

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3. Dangerous Goods Accident/Incident Reporting

Air Bridges for Logistics Services is responsible for reporting all dangerous
goods accidents and incidents to the appropriate authority of the State in which
the accident or incident occurred as required by that authority. (IATA DGR)

1.8 TRAINING CERTIFICATION

a. ALL Air Bridges for Logistics Services personnel are responsible to ensure that
they DO NOT handle, carry, nor accept assignment to handle in any way, dangerous
goods, unless properly qualified and in possession, when on duty, of a valid,
approved Dangerous Goods certificate, or are under the constant supervision of a
person holding such a certificate.
b. All Other Personnel, Subcontractors and Agencies Acting for or on Behalf of Air
Bridges for Logistics Services shall ensure that they DO NOT accept, store, load,
secure or handle in any way dangerous goods that are to be loaded onto a customer
airline,

1. Proper qualification shall be by any training center recognized and approved

by GACA out sourcing qualified, certified training institute together with issue
of the Dangerous Goods certificate and successful completion of recurrent
training as required by the GACA or by successful completion of training and
required recurrent training in dangerous goods, relevant to the task they are
required to perform.

2. Training shall be by an actual IATA or training provider approved by GACA

acceptable to Air Bridges for Logistics Services

3. The Dangerous Goods certification must be renewed/revalidated every (24)

twenty-four months. An additional grace period of a maximum of (1) one
month from the date of issue is permitted.

1.9 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

When handling dangerous goods in any way, all personnel, whether Air Bridges for
Logistics Services employees or those of subcontractors or agencies acting for or on
behalf Air Bridges for Logistics Services, shall at all times comply with these
procedures and those contained within the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations,

NOTE: All subcontract companies or agencies employed by Air Bridges for Logistics
Services shall be supplied with a copy of the Air Bridges for Logistics Services
Dangerous Goods Manual and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations DGR, and all
Air Bridges for Logistics Services staff shall have available customer airlines
Operations Manual and Procedures for Dangerous Goods to ensure compliance with
this paragraph.

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1.10 Management
1) To ensure that no personnel, including personnel of subcontractors and agencies
employed by Air Bridges for Logistics Services, shall accept, store, load and
secure or handle in any way a consignment containing dangerous goods unless
they are qualified in accordance with this manual or, if they are not qualified, are
constantly supervised by a person who is so qualified.

2) To keep and maintain records of the qualifications required by this manual for all
Air Bridges for Logistics Services, subcontract or agency personnel employed
in any way in the field of dangerous goods

3) To ensure that dangerous goods information and awareness posters are

displayed in all Cargo offices, areas. These may be obtained from Air Bridges
for Logistics Services Management.
• To ensure that the following notification is displayed at facilities that accept
dangerous goods for transportation to/from/across the United States. Each
notice must be legible and be prominently displayed so that it can be seen
and must contain the following information:
• Hazardous materials (dangerous goods) include explosives, compressed
gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and
radioactive materials.
The information must be printed

A. Legibly in English, and,

B. On a background of contrasting color.
C. Size and color of the notice are optional. Additional information,
examples, or illustrations, if not inconsistent with required
information, may be included.

4) To maintain sufficient stock of all relevant forms, labels and publications as

currently amended by IATA.

5) To ensure a designated area for Dangerous goods is sited in accordance with

DGM procedures and regulations and to ensure that clear instructions and safety
procedures are posted and applied.

6) To ensure that dangerous goods are accepted, stored, loaded, secured and
handled only in accordance with the current IATA DGR. Customer airlines loaded
in accordance with the Operations Manual and Procedures for Dangerous Goods
of the customer airlines company and in order to ensure compliance:

• To ensure that all subcontract companies used by Air Bridges for Logistics
Services are supplied with a copy of the Air Bridges for Logistics
Services Dangerous Goods manual and the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations to ensure compliance with this paragraph.

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• to ensure that the relevant Operations Manual and Procedures for

Dangerous Goods, of all customers airline are available to Air Bridges for
Logistics Services staff when preparing and shipping dangerous goods.

• To complete “Dangerous Goods Accident/Incident Report for Ground Staff”

and ensure dispatch to Air Bridges for Logistics Services Safety Dept.
and take action where recommended to ensure incident does not recur.

7) Air Bridges for Logistics Services Acceptance Staff or Any Agent Accepting
Dangerous Goods for or on Behalf of Air Bridges for Logistics Services

a) Qualification and Compliance of this manual are mandatory.

b) To accept only in strict accordance with the customer Airlines
appropriate checklist, or current IATA checklist.
c) To ensure no item is on the list of Prohibited Items for air carriage and
to be alert to potential “hidden hazards”.

Training and Qualifications

1.11 General
No person may perform, nor be assigned duties and responsibilities for the handling or
carriage of dangerous goods material, unless they have, within the previous 24 calendar
months, satisfactorily completed training in an approved and established program.

A person who satisfactorily completes training in the month before or the month after it
becomes due, shall be considered to have taken it in the month due.
The training must include proper packaging, marking, labelling, documentation,
compatibility, loading, storage and handling characteristics or those sections which are
applicable to ensure adequate training for the persons assigned duties.
This training must also include.
This includes cargo acceptance staff, cargo handlers, and ground handlers, load
supervisors all courses have to be approved by the GACA, contain a certain minimum
training content (IATA DGR) and be completed every 24 months on a “base/grace”
principle. Unless otherwise indicated in the program.

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Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula

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1.12 TRAINING CERTIFICATION

All Air Bridges for Logistics Services Personnel All personnel are responsible to
ensure that they DO NOT handle, nor accept assignment to handle in any way,
dangerous goods, unless properly qualified and in possession, when on duty, of a valid
Air Bridges for Logistics Services certificate approved Dangerous Goods certificate,
or are under the constant supervision of a person holding such a license.

1.13 PROPER QUALIFICATION SHALL BE:

By successful completion of training and required recurrent training in dangerous
goods category 6,4, and 12 relevant to the task they are required to perform. Training
shall be by an actual IATA or local approved course by GACA, acceptable to Air
Bridges for Logistics Services.

◼ Training Record; Records of training must be kept for 3 years.

◼ Training Programme syllabus;

• Applicability
• Limitation
• Classification
• Identification
• Packing
• Packing Specification & Performance Tests
• Marking & Labeling
• Documentation
• Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities, Limited Quantities
• Overpack and Q-Value
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Dangerous Goods emergency and Security Training

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LIMITATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ON AIRCRAFT

2.0 Dangerous Goods Forbidden for Transport by Air Under Any
Circumstance
Any article or substance which, as presented for transport, is liable to explode,
dangerously react, produce a flame or dangerous evolution of heat or dangerous
emission of toxic, corrosive or flammable gases or vapors under conditions normally
encountered in transport must not be carried on aircraft under any circumstance.
Note 1. — Certain dangerous goods known to meet the description above have been
included in the Dangerous Goods List with the word “Forbidden” shown column G/H,
I/J and K/L. It must be noted, however, that it would be impossible to list all dangerous
goods which are forbidden for transport by air under any circumstance. Therefore, it is
essential that appropriate care be exercised to ensure that no goods meeting the above
description are offered for transport.
Note 2. — 2.1 intended to include articles being returned to the manufacturer for safety
reasons.

2.1 Dangerous Goods Forbidden Unless Exempted

The dangerous goods described in subparagraphs (a) through (f) must not be carried
on aircraft unless exempted by States under the provisions.
(a) radioactive material which is:
 in vented type B(M) packages;
 in packages which require external cooling by an ancillary cooling system;
 in packages subject to operational controls during transport;
 explosive;
 a pyrophoric liquid.
(b) unless otherwise provided, articles and substances (including those described as
“not otherwise specified”) with a UN number, which are identified in the List of
Dangerous Goods as being forbidden;
(c) infected live animals;
(d) liquids having a vapor inhalation toxicity which requires Packing Group I
packaging;
(e) substances that are offered for transport in a liquid state at temperatures equal to
or exceeding 100°C (212°F), or in a solid state at temperatures equal to or
exceeding 240°C (464°F);
(f) any other articles or substance as specified by the appropriate national authority.

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2.2 Recognition of Hidden Dangerous Goods

No. it is essential that awareness and vigilance are maintained at all times when
examining and accepting baggage.

Or in the case of flight attendants, assisting in the stowage of carry-on baggage in

the cabin prior to flight. Great care should be taken to ensure that no dangerous
goods, other than those permitted by DGR Table 2.3.A are carried on board the
aircraft as baggage.

Remember the passenger or crew member may not be aware that their items are
considered dangerous and are not permitted.

Confirmation should be sought from a passenger about the contents of any item
where there are suspicions that it may contain dangerous goods.

The following listed items may be found in passenger baggage and may indicate the
presence of dangerous goods. The hidden dangerous goods may be prohibited and
not allowed in passenger baggage

AIRCRAFT ON GROUND (AOG) SPARES may contain explosives (flares or other

pyrotechnics), chemical oxygen
generators, unserviceable tire
assemblies, cylinders of compressed gas
(oxygen, carbon dioxide, fire
extinguishers, or life rafts), fuel in
equipment, wet or lithium batteries, (ELT),
matches, paint.
AIRCRAFT SPARE PARTS/AIRCRAFT see “AIRCRAFT ON GROUND (AOG)
EQUIPMENT SPARES.”
AUTOMOBILE PARTS (Car, motor, motorcycle) may contain fuel,
batteries, shocks/struts with nitrogen, air
bag inflators/air bag modules etc.
BREATHING APPARATUS may indicate cylinders of compressed air
or oxygen.
CAMPING GEAR may contain Flammable gas, flammable
liquid, flammable solid, matches or other
dangerous goods
CARS, CAR PARTS see “AUTOMOBILE PARTS.”
CHEMICALS often found to be dangerous
COMAT (COMPANY MATERIALS” such as aircraft parts, may contain
dangerous goods as an integral part, e.g.
chemical oxygen generators in a
passenger service unit (PSU),
compressed gas, flammable liquid,
corrosive material, magnetized material,
etc.

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CONSOLIDATED CONSIGNMENTS may contain any of the defined classes

(GROUPAGES) of dangerous goods.
CRYOGENIC (LIQUID) indicates very low temperature,
liquefied, gases such as Argon,
Helium, Neon, and Nitrogen
CYLINDERS may indicate compressed gas.
DENTAL APPARATUS may contain hazardous chemicals
such as resins or solvents
DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMENS may contain infectious substances.
DIVING EQUIPMENT may contain cylinders and high
intensity diving lamps which can
generate extremely high heat when
operated in air. In order to be carried
safely, the bulb or battery must be
disconnected.
DRILLING AND MINING EQUIPMENT may contain explosive(s) and/or other
dangerous goods.
DRY SHIPPER (VAPOUR SHIPPER) may contain free liquid nitrogen. They
may permit the release of any free
liquid nitrogen irrespective of the
orientation of the package.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT may contain magnetized materials or
mercury in switch gear and electron
tubes.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED APPARATUS (wheelchairs, lawn mowers, golf carts,
etc.) may contain wet batteries.
EXPEDITIONARY EQUIPMENT may contain explosives (flares),
flammable liquids (gasoline),
flammable gas (propane) or other
dangerous goods.
FILM CREW OR MEDIA EQUIPMENT may contain explosive pyrotechnic
devices, generators incorporating
internal combustion engines, wet
batteries, fuel, and heat producing
items.
FROZEN EMBRYOS may contain liquefied gas or dry ice.
FROZEN FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. may be packed in dry ice (solid carbon
dioxide).
FUELS may contain flammable liquids,
flammable solids or flammable gasses
FUEL CONTROL UNITS may contain flammable liquids.
HOT AIR BALLOON may contain cylinders with flammable
gas, fire-extinguishers, internal
combustion engines, batteries, etc.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS may contain hazardous materials such
as paint, aerosols, bleaching powder,
solvent based paints, adhesives,
polishes, oven or drain cleaners,
ammunition, matches, etc.

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INSTRUMENTS may conceal barometers, manometers,

mercury switches, rectifier tubes,
thermometers, etc. containing mercury.
INTERRUPTABLE POWER SOURCES may contain spill able batteries
LABORATORY/TESTING EQUIPMENT may contain dangerous chemicals.
MACHINERY PARTS may include dangerous goods
(adhesives, paints, sealants, solvents,
etc.) mercury, batteries or cylinders.
MAGNETS AND OTHER ITEMS OF may individually or cumulatively meet the
SIMILAR MATERIAL definition of magnetized material
MEDICAL SUPPLIES may contain dangerous chemicals.
METAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL may contain Ferro-magnetic material
which may affect aircraft instruments.
METAL FENCING may contain Ferro-magnetic material
which may affect aircraft instruments.
METAL PIPING may contain Ferro-magnetic material
which may affect aircraft instruments.
PARTS OF AUTOMOBILE (CAR, MOTOR, may contain wet batteries, etc
and MOTORCYCLE)
PASSENGERS BAGGAGE may contain flammable household
liquids, corrosive oven or drain cleaners,
flammable gas or liquid lighter refills or
camping stove cylinders, matches,
bleaching powders, aerosols, fireworks,
etc.
PHARMACEUTICALS may contain dangerous chemicals either
listed individually by name or covered by
n.o.s. entries.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES may contain dangerous chemicals and
heat producing devices.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL see “PASSENGER BAGGAGE.
RACING CAR or MOTOR CYCLE TEAM may contain flammable aerosols,
EQUIPMENT nitromethane, other fuel additives or wet
batteries.
REFRIGERATORS may contain liquefied gases or an
ammonia solution.
REPAIR KITS may contain dangerous goods (organic
peroxides and flammable adhesives,
cellulose paints, solvents, etc.).
SAMPLES FOR TESTING may contain dangerous goods.
SEMEN may be packed with dry ice (solid carbon
dioxide or refrigerated or liquefied gas).
SHOW, MOTION PICTURE, STAGE AND may contain flammable substances,
SPECIAL EFFECTS EQUIPMENT explosive or other dangerous goods.

SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS may contain dangerous goods.

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SWITCHES IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT may contain mercury.

OR INSTRUMENTS
TOOL BOXES may contain explosives (power rivets),
compressed gases or aerosols,
flammable gases (Butane cylinders),
flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive
liquids, etc.
TORCHES may contain flammable gas and an
electronic starter, particularly micro
torches or utility lighters. Large torches
may contain a self-igniting switch in the
torch head and be attached to a cylinder
of flammable gas.
UNACCOMPANIED PASSENGERS may contain items such as fireworks,
BAGGAGE/PERSONAL EFFECTS flammable household liquids, corrosive
oven or drain cleaners, flammable gas or
liquid lighter refills or camping stove
cylinders, matches, bleaches, aerosols,
etc.
VACCINES may be packed in Dry ice (solid carbon
dioxide).

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2.2.1 GHS PICTOGRAM

Below table provides information on The United Nations Globally Harmonized System
of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and provides examples of the
pictograms used by the GHS that may appear on the outside of (single) packagings
and consumer products.

Diamond shaped GHS pictograms on packages may indicate the presence of

dangerous goods. While some pictograms identify substances that only pose a hazard
for supply and use, other GHS pictograms contain symbols that are largely equivalent
to the symbols contained in the hazard labels used in transport, and which may
therefore be classified as dangerous goods. For more information see table below:

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2.3 Dangerous Goods in Operator Property

2.3.1 Exception; The provisions of these Instructions do not apply to the following:
a) articles and substances which would otherwise be classified as dangerous goods
but which are required to be aboard the aircraft in accordance with the pertinent
airworthiness requirements and operating regulations or that are authorized by the
State of the Operator to meet special requirements;
b) aerosols, alcoholic beverages, perfumes, colognes, liquefied gas lighters and
portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries
provided that the batteries meet the provisions of 8;1.1.2 19) carried aboard an
aircraft by the operator for use or sale on the aircraft during the flight or series of
flights, but excluding non-refillable gas lighters and those lighters liable to leak
when exposed to reduced pressure;
c) dry ice intended for use in food and beverage service aboard the aircraft;
d) electronic devices, such as electronic flight bags, personal entertainment devices,
and credit card readers, containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries
and spare lithium batteries for such devices carried aboard an aircraft by the
operator for use on the aircraft during the flight or series of flights, provided that
the batteries meet the provisions of 8;1.1.2 19). Spare lithium batteries must be
individually protected so as to prevent short circuits when not in use. Conditions
for the carriage and use of these electronic devices and for the carriage of spare
batteries must be provided in the operations manual and/or other appropriate
manuals as will enable flight crew, cabin crew and other employees to carry out
their responsibilities.
2.3.2 Unless otherwise authorized by the State of the Operator, articles and substances
intended as replacements for those referred to above (a) or articles and substances
referred to above (a) which have been removed for replacement, must be transported
in accordance with the provisions of these Instructions, except that
when consigned by operators, they may be carried in containers specially designed for
their transport, provided such containers are capable of meeting at least the
requirements for the packagings specified in these Instructions for the items packed in
the containers.
2.3.3 Unless otherwise authorized by the State of the Operator, articles and substances
intended as replacements for those referred to in above (b) and above (c) must be
transported in accordance with the provisions of these Instructions.
2.3.4 Unless otherwise authorized by the State of the Operator, battery-powered devices
with installed batteries and spare batteries intended as replacements for those referred
to in above (d) must be transported in accordance with the provisions of these
Instructions.

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2.4 Transport of Dangerous Goods by Post (Ref DGR 2.4)

2.4.1 In accordance with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention, dangerous goods
as defined in these Instructions, with the exception of those listed below, are not
permitted in mail. Appropriate national authorities should ensure that the provisions are
complied with in relation to the transport of dangerous goods by air.
2.4.2 The following dangerous goods may be acceptable in mail for air carriage subject to
the provisions of the appropriate national authorities concerned and these Instructions
which relate to such material:
a) patient specimens as defined in 3.6.2.1.4 provided that they are classified, packed
and marked as required by 3.6.2.2.3.8 (a) to (d)
b) infectious substances assigned to category B (UN 3373) only, when packed in
accordance with the requirements of Packing Instruction 650, and solid carbon
dioxide (dry ice) when used as a refrigerant for UN 3373; and
c) radioactive material in an excepted package, UN Nos. 2910 and 2911 only, the
activity of which does not exceed one tenth of that listed in Part 2, Chapter 7, Table
2-14, and that does not meet the definitions and criteria of classes, other than
Class 7, or divisions, as defined in Part 2. The package must be marked with the
name of the shipper and the consignee, the package must be marked “radioactive
material — quantities permitted for movement by post” and must bear the
radioactive material, excepted package label (Figure 5-31);
d) lithium ion batteries contained in equipment (UN 3481) meeting the provisions of
Section II of Packing Instruction 967. No more than four cells or two batteries may
be mailed in any single package; and
e) lithium metal batteries contained in equipment (UN 3091) meeting the provisions
of Section II of Packing Instruction 970. No more than four cells or two batteries
may be mailed in any single package.
2.4.3 The procedures of designated postal operators for controlling the introduction of
dangerous goods in mail into air transport are subject to review and approval by the
civil aviation authority of the State where the mail is accepted.
2.4.4 Before a designated postal operator can introduce the acceptance of lithium batteries
as identified in 2.3.2 d) and e) they must have received specific approval from the
civil aviation authority.
Note 1. — Designated postal operators may accept the dangerous goods identified
in 2.3.2 a), b) and c) without receiving specific approval from the civil aviation
authority.
Note 2.— Guidelines for appropriate national authorities and civil aviation authorities
are contained in the Supplement to these Instructions (S-1;3).

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2.5 Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities (Ref DGR 2.6.2.2)

Small quantities of dangerous goods meeting the provisions of this subsection are
not subject to the other provisions of these Regulations except for:
 training requirements current DGR (Subsection 1.5);
 dangerous goods in air mail current DGR (Subsection 2.4);
 classification and packing group criteria (Section 3);
 packaging requirements current DGR (5.0.2.4, 5.0.2.6.1, 5.0.2.8, 5.0.2.9 and
5.0.2.11(a) (5.0.2.9 does not apply to UN 3082);
 loading restrictions current DGR (9.3.1);
 reporting of dangerous goods accidents, incidents and other occurrences
current DGR (9.6.1 and 9.6.2);
 in the case of radioactive material, the requirements for radioactive material in
excepted packages current DGR (10.5.8); and
 definitions (Appendix A) current DGR.
2.6 Dangerous Goods Permitted in Limited Quantities
Only dangerous goods which are permitted on passenger aircraft and which meet the
criteria of the following classes, divisions and packing groups (if appropriate) maybe
carried under the provisions for dangerous goods in limited quantities Ref to current
DGR 2.7.2.1 (a) to (g)
2.7 Dangerous Carried by Passengers and Crew
Dangerous goods must not be carried by passengers and crew, either as baggage or
on their person, except for those listed in DGR 2.3 and Table 2.3.A
Many of them in controlled quantities require the approval of the operator. The
following is an abbreviated list of items that may be carried in cabin by passengers and
crew:
People may also use items that are FORBIDDEN for carriage by passengers or crew
member, these include:
 Security-type equipment such as attaché case, cash boxes, cash bags, etc.
incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and or pyrotechnic
material
 Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or
incorporating substance
 Personal medical oxygen devices that utilize liquid oxygen
 Electro-shock weapons (e.g Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as
explosives compressed gases lithium batteries, etc.
 “strike anywhere” matches and “blue flame” or “cigar lighters”

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TABLE 2.3.A Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew

The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required
Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol
NO YES YES NO
by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L.
Ammunition, securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5
kg gross weight per person for that person's own use. Allowances for more than one person must not be YES YES NO NO
combined into one or more packages.
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cartridge of compressed gas in Div. 2.2.
May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of
YES YES YES NO
Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The
airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.
Baggage with installed lithium batteries non-removable batteries exceeding–0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7
FORBIDDEN
Wh.
Baggage with installed lithium batteries:
– non-removable b a tt eri es . Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or for lithium
ion must not exceed 2.7 Wh; NO YES YES NO
– removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removed batteries
must be carried in the cabin.
Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for portable electronic
devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content
must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Articles
which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries. NO* NO YES NO
These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Each person is limited to a
maximum of 20 spare batteries.
*The operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 batteries.
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty fuel
YES YES NO NO
tank and/or fuel container (see 2.3.2.5 for details).
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the
YES YES YES NO
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel (see 2.3.4.4).
Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are
FORBIDDEN
forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used to pack
perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage
(package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must be marked “dry ice” or YES YES YES NO
“carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less dry
ice.
e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must
NO NO YES NO
be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.
Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed
FORBIDDEN
gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.
Fuel cells containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop
NO NO YES NO
computers and camcorders), see 2.3.5.10 for details.
Fuel cell cartridges, spare for portable electronic devices, see 2.3.5.10 for details NO YES YES NO
Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2.
Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device such as a life jacket or vest. Not
more than one (1) device per passenger and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per person, not more YES YES YES NO
than
four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices (see 2.3.4.2).
Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare
NO YES YES NO
cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.
Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member, provided that
the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board NO YES YES NO
the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.
Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons (See 2.3.4.6 for
YES YES YES NO
details).
Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material
NO YES YES NO
containing only non-dangerous goods.

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(Subsection 2.3) (continued)
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required
Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, must meet A70 (see 2.3.5.15 for details). NO YES NO NO
Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.6 for details). YES YES NO NO
Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices (PED) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or
batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics
such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, when carried by passengers or crew for personal use
(see 2.3.5.9). For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion
batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Devices in checked baggage must be completely NO* YES YES NO
switched off and must be protected from damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED. Baggage
equipped with a lithium battery, other than lithium button cells, the battery must be removable. If offered as
checked baggage the battery must be removed and carried in the cabin. *The operator may approve the
carriage of more than 15 PED.
Lithium batteries, spare/loose, including power banks, see Batteries, spare/loose Lithium battery-powered
electronic devices. Lithium ion batteries for portable (including medical)
electronic devices, a Wh rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh. For portable medical electronic YES YES YES NO
devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g. Devices
in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage.
Lithium batteries, spare/loose with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for
consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for
YES NO YES NO
PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually
protected to prevent short circuits.
Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel,
other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. Lighter fuel and lighter
ON ONE’S
refills are not permitted on one's person or in checked or carry-on baggage. NO NO
PERSON
Note: “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery
without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation are forbidden.
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wet batteries
YES YES NO YES
or with batteries which comply with Special Provision A123 or A199, (see 2.3.2.2).
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with
YES YES NO YES
lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).
Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes
NO YES YES NO
and medicines containing alcohol; and
Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary hazard, for sporting or home use. The
total net quantity of non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles and non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in
Division 2.2 must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or NO YES NO NO
0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent
release of the contents.
Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight. YES YES YES YES
Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.
Permeation devices, must meet A41 (see 2.3.5.16 for details). NO YES NO NO
Portable electronic devices containing non-spillable batteries, batteries must meet A67 and must be
NO YES YES NO
12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be carried (see 2.3.5.13 for details).
Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, ON ONE’S
NO NO
implanted into a person or fitted externally. PERSON
Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium
batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, except as provided in 2.3.2.6 are totally forbidden. See entry in 4.2–List FORBIDDEN
of Dangerous Goods.
Specimens, non-infectious packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet A180(see 2.3.5.14
NO YES YES NO
for details).
Thermometer, medical or clinical, which contains mercury, one (1) per person for personal use, when in its
NO YES NO NO
protective case.
Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or
YES NO YES YES
similar official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details).

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2.8 Undeclared or Mis-declared dangerous goods

An operator must report any occasion when undeclared or mis-declared dangerous
goods are discovered in cargo or mail. Such a report must be made to the appropriate
authorities of the State of the operator and the State in which this occurred. An operator
must also report any occasion when dangerous goods not permitted under
Subsection 2.3 are discovered either in the baggage or on the person of passengers or
crew members. Such a report must be made to the appropriate authority of the State in
which this occurred.

2.9 Provision of Information to Passenger

With the aim of preventing dangerous goods which a passenger is not permitted to have
from being taken aboard an aircraft in excess baggage consigned as cargo, any
organization or enterprise accepting excess baggage consigned as cargo should seek
confirmation from the passenger, or a person acting on behalf of the passenger, that the
excess baggage does not contain dangerous goods that are not permitted and seek
further confirmation about the contents of any item where there are suspicions that it
may contain dangerous goods that
are not permitted.

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3.0 Classes and Packing Groups

3.1 General
Dangerous goods are divided into 9 Classes of articles which meet defined criteria.
The nine Classes and the three Packing Groups are as determined by the UN
Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

In some cases, certain CLASSES are divided into DIVISIONS to allow for easier
classification. It is the shipper’s responsibility to ensure that each item is identified
correctly, classified into one of nine Classes, including the identification of any subsidiary
risk, and assign each item to one of three Packing Groups. The UN Classes relate to
the TYPE of hazard and the UN Packing Groups relate to the DEGREE of danger

3.2 Dangerous Goods Classes

Class 1. Explosives
Class 2. Gases
Class 3. Flammable liquids.
Class 4. Flammable solids; Substances liable to spontaneous combustion;
Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.
Class 5. Oxidizing substances; Organic peroxides.
Class 6. Toxic and infectious substances.
Class 7. Radioactive materials.
Class 8. Corrosives.
Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous goods

Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are divided into DIVISIONS. Class 1 is also divided into
COMPATIBILITY GROUPS, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N and S depending on what
they contain. i.e. DIVISION 1.4S, where the CLASS is 1, the DIVISION is 4 and the
COMPATIBILITY group is S.

Packing Groups
Packing Group I. High Danger.
Packing Group II. Medium Danger.
Packing Group III. Low Danger.

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3.3.1 CLASS 1 – EXPLOSIVES

These are divided into six DIVISIONS (DIV) relating to the TYPE of hazard.

DIV. 1.1 Mass explosive hazard. (Forbidden for carriage by air).

DIV. 1.2 Projection hazard but no mass explosive hazard. (Forbidden for carriage by air).
DIV. 1.3 Fire hazard with either minor blast damage or projection hazard. (Forbidden for
carriage by air with minor exceptions).

DIV. 1.4 Articles and substances that present no significant hazard.

Substances in this division are placed in Compatibility group “S” when they are so packed as
to confine any hazard to that package unless it has been damaged by fire, in which case all
blast or projection effects are limited in that they do not significantly hinder fire-fighting or other
emergency efforts in the immediate vicinity of that package.

DIV. 1.5 Very insensitive substances that have a mass explosion hazard. (Forbidden for
carriage by air).

DIV. 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles demonstrating negligible probability of accidental

initiation or propagation. (Forbidden for carriage by air).

Explosives (Passenger Aircraft)

Identifies explosives of DIVISION 1.4 and

COMPATIBILITY GROUP S. Under IATA DGR only Class
1.4S are permitted to be carried on passenger aircraft. No
examples are given because articles that frequently have
the same generic name, i.e. cartridges, may be classified
as 1.4S, C, E or G due to variations in their construction
or contents. If in any doubt, reference should be made to
the IATA DGR, Section 4.

Explosives (Cargo Aircraft)

Identifies explosives of DIVISION 1.4, and

COMPATIBILITY GROUP B. Under IATA DGR only
Classes 1.3C and G, and 1.4B, C, D, E, G and S are
permitted to be carried on cargo aircraft. No examples are
given. If in any doubt, reference should be made to the
IATA DGR, Section 4.

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3.3.2 CLASS 2 – GASES

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft
This group is divided into three DIVISIONS relating to the type of hazard.

DIVISION 2.1 FLAMMABLE GAS:

These are gases that are ignitable in a 13% or less volume with air. (Only flammable gas in
aerosols are allowed on SV passenger flights).

DIVISION 2.2 NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC GAS:

These are gases which dilute or replace the oxygen in the air and thus act as asphyxiants,
or are oxidizing, i.e. they contribute to combustion more than air does.

DIVISION 2.3 TOXIC GAS:

These are gases that are known to be toxic or corrosive to humans and pose a hazard to
health.

NOTE: Aerosols, regardless of content, are classified as Class 2 Gases.

DIVISION 2.1 FLAMMABLE GAS Identifies flammable .

gases such as some aerosol products, petroleum
products, butane (gas lighter refills), propane, hydrogen
and gases containing ethyl or methyl compounds

DIVISION 2.2 NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC GAS

Identifies nonflammable, nontoxic gases such as some
aerosol products, compressed gases such as air, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen or oxygen and the gases used in fire
extinguishers. Some of these may have a subsidiary risk
as well. An example is compressed oxygen which would
carry an “OXIDIZER” label in addition to the normal one.

DIVISION 2.3 TOXIC GAS

Identifies gases that are toxic or corrosive to humans and
can endanger health.

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3.3.3 CLASS 3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft
This class may be defined as “Liquids, mixtures, or liquids containing
solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapor at
60°C, closed cup test, or 65.6°C open cup test”. Also, liquid de-
sensitized explosive.

Identifies a wide range of products that include perfume products,

paints, thinners, cleaning fluids, liquid polishes, alcohol, glues,
cements, varnishes, shellac and ethyl and methyl products generally.
These may have subsidiary risk label in addition, especially as many
may be corrosive as well.

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3.3.4 CLASS 4 - FLAMMABLE SOLIDS

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft this class has 3 DIVISIONS:

Division 4.1 Flammable Solids.

Identifies solids, other than explosives, which under
conditions encountered in transport are readily
combustible, or may cause, or contribute to fire through
friction. Examples are matches, most resins and
nitrocellulose films.
Self-reactive substances of this division must be protected
from direct sunlight and stored away from all sources of
heat in a well-ventilated area.

Division 4.2 Substances Liable to Spontaneous

Combustion.

Identifies substances liable to spontaneous combustion

or, substances that are liable to spontaneous heating
under normal conditions of transport or, to heating up
when in contact with air, and being liable to catch fire.
Examples are ferrous metal shavings or turnings, un
stabilized fish meal, activated carbon or scrap celluloid.

Division 4.3 Substances, Which on Contact with

Water, Emit Flammable Gases – (Dangerous
When Wet)

Identifies substances which, on contact with water emit

flammable gases, or substances which, by interaction with
water, are liable to become spontaneously flammable or
give off flammable gases in dangerous quantities.
Examples are sodium and potassium metal, the
amalgams of these metals, most hydrides and many
substances with chemical names ending in -IDE.

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3.3.5 CLASS 5 - OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES; ORGANIC PEROXIDES

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft

This class has 2 divisions:

Division 5.1 Oxidizers

Identifies substances which are not necessarily
combustible themselves but by yielding oxygen, cause
and contribute to the combustion of other materials.
Examples are bromates, chlorates, nitrates, certain liquids
and gases.

Division 5.2 Organic Peroxides.

Identifies the basic derivatives of hydrogen peroxide. They
are thermally unstable substances, which may give off
heat causing self-accelerating decomposition. They may
also be liable to explosive decomposition, rapid burning,
sensitivity to impact or friction, react dangerously with
other substances or cause damage to the eyes. Examples
are chemicals with name ending in “PEROXIDE” or has
somewhere in the name “-PEROXY-”.
This division must be protected from direct sunlight and
stored away from all sources of heat in a well-ventilated
area.

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3.3.6 CLASS 6 - TOXIC AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft

This class has 2 divisions:

Division 6.1 Toxic Substances

Identifies substances liable either to cause death or injury or
harm to human or live animals’ health if swallowed, inhaled
or by skin contact. Examples are highly concentrated
ammonia solutions, phenols, aniline, arsenic and cyanide
compounds, most barium compounds, pesticides, bromine,
cadmium and copper compounds, many dyes, mercury
compounds, nicotine compounds and many phenyl
compounds. They are substances which may penetrate
foodstuffs affecting, taste, freshness and edibility.

Division 6.2 Infectious Substances

Identifies substances containing viable microorganisms or
their toxins which are known, or suspected, to cause
disease in animals or humans. Live animals or human
vaccines are considered as biological products and not
infectious substances.

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3.3.7 Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft

Definitions Radioactive Material

Substances that spontaneously or continuously emit certain types of ionizing radiation
Which can be harmful to health, but which cannot be detected by any of the human
senses. The measurement of activity is in Becquerel (Bq), measurement of exposure is
Coulombs per kilogram (C/kg) and the dose equivalent is measured in Sievert (Sv).

Transport Index (TI)

A. The number expressing the maximum radiation level in micro Sieverts divided
by 10, (this gives mrems/hour), at 1 meter from the surface of the package.
Used to provide control over radiation exposure.
B. The transport index of an overpack, i.e. a pack containing more than one
radioactive package, is the sum of all the transport indices of all the individual
packages within that overpack or the transport index for radiation control, if
higher.
C. The transport index of a freight container is the sum of all the individual
transport indices of all the individual packages or overpack within that
container or the transport index for radiation control, if higher.

Radioactive Materials categories CAT. I (0 Transport index) CAT II (more than 0 up to

1.0) CAT III (more than 1.0 up to 10.0 T.I

Transport index is only required for Category II and Category III Radioactive
consignments.

Radioactive Materials In “Excepted Packages” Are Allowed but Note That

Categorization, Packing, Labelling, Shippers Declaration and NOTOC are Not
Required for These Items. All Other Requirements of These and The IATA DGR
Are Required.

 Exclusive Use.
The sole use by a single shipper of a cargo aircraft or large containers with a
minimum length of 6m in respect of which all initial intermediate and final
loading is carried out with the directions of the shipper or consignee. Any
residual space may be utilized by that shipper only for the transport of other
nonradioactive materials.

 Fissile Material
Certain radioactive material that can reach criticality if sufficient amounts are put
Together in one place and under certain conditions, is called fissile or fissionable
material. This means that an uncontained nuclear chain reaction could develop.

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For the purpose of the IATA DGR and the SLM, the only fissile materials being
referred to are: uranium-233 and -235, plutonium-239 and -241, and any
combination of these items.

The requirements of IATA DGR involve criticality control as well as radiation control.
Packages of fissile material with a TI of more than zero must not be carried in an
overpack.

Special Arrangements
If the radioactive material does not comply with the requirements of IATA DGR it can
Only be carried under special arrangements, with packing and other conditions as may
be specified by the competent authorities of the states concerned. For international
shipments multilateral approval is required for countries in which the aircraft touches
ground, not for overflight.

Prior approval is required for the carriage of Radioactive Material to Saudi

Arabia unless it is intended for medical purposes. This approval must be
attached to the shipping documents.
The final destination of radioactive material must be Jeddah, Riyadh or
Dammam only, except those for medical purposes which may be imported to
any point.

Class 7 is divided into Categories and labelled accordingly.

CATEGORY I
Identifies packages with a radiation level of not more
than 5 micro sieverts per hour (0.5 mrem/h), at any point
on the surface of the package. NO TRANSPORT INDEX
REQUIRED.

CATEGORY II
Identifies packages that exceed the limits imposed by
Category I but the radiation level that does not exceed 500
micro sieverts per hour (50mrem/h) at any point on the
surface of the package and the transport index does not
exceed 1.0. TRANSPORT INDEX REQUIRED

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CATEGORY III
Identifies packages that exceed the limits imposed by
Category II but the radiation level that does not exceed
2000 micro sieverts per hour (200 mrem/h) at any point
on the surface of the package and the transport index
does not exceed 10, or the package is being
transported under special arrangements.
TRANSPORT INDEX REQUIRED.

FISSILE
Identifies packages contain fissile material.
Criticality Safety Index required.
This label to be used in addition to other hazard labels

AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS

 Passenger Aircraft
Under present IATA regulations the maximum TI on passenger aircraft, for
radioactive and fissile material, is 10 per package / overpack and 50 per
aircraft.

 Cargo Aircraft On cargo aircraft, for radioactive material, the maximum TI is

10 per package / overpack and 200 per aircraft.

 Exclusive Use For cargo aircraft carrying radioactive material under exclusive
use, the maximum TI is UNLIMITED.

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3.3.8 CLASS 8 – CORROSIVES

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft

Defined as substances which, in the event of leakage, can cause severe damage by
chemical action when in contact with living tissue or can materially damage other freight or
the means of transport.

Identifies corrosives such as acids, hydrazine, certain fire

extinguisher charges, some paint and varnish removers,
wet cell batteries, mercury and many cleaning
compounds.

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3.3.9 CLASS 9 - MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS.

May be found on passenger or cargo aircraft

This class covers substances or articles which during transport present a hazard that cannot
be put into the other classes. This class includes magnetic material and other regulated
substances which may be liquid or solid and which have either anaesthetic, noxious or other
similar properties which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to passengers or
flight crewmembers. Examples include such items as asbestos, dry ice, polystyrene beads,
life saving devices, machines incorporating internal combustion engines, automobiles, self-
propelled vehicles and electric wheel chairs.

Identifies materials or items mentioned above with a

Class 9 hazard.

Class 9 - Lithium Batteries

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4.0 Introductions
Any Substance or article of dangerous goods is identified by a "UN or ID Number" and
it's concerned "Proper Shipping Name". The shipper must show the UN or ID Number
and the Proper Shipping Name on each package and on the Shipper's Declaration.
Section 4 of DGR consists of 5 Subsections:
Subsection 4.0 General
Subsection 4.1 Selecting Proper Shipping Name
Subsection 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods
Subsection 4.3 Numerical 'Cross-Reference' List of Dangerous Goods
Subsection 4.4 Special Provisions
4.1 Alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods (DGR 4.2)
Dangerous Goods articles and substances are listed in DGR Section 4 in strict
alphabetical order. The list of dangerous goods is considered as the gate to the
necessary required information and the navigation guidance between different
sections of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual (DGR).

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The following is a summary of the main points about the alphabetical list of dangerous goods.

1. Column (A) - UN or ID (Identification) Number (DGR 4.1 6.1)

Each article or substance of dangerous goods is identified by a number. The number is
called (UN Number) and consists of 4 digits. The only exception is Consumer
Commodities which are assigned an IATA identification number i.e. ID 8000.
2. Column (B) - Proper Shipping Name (PSN) (DGR 4.1.6.2)
Proper Shipping Name is the most correct part of the technical name used in shipping
articles and substances of dangerous goods.
Proper Shipping Name will be shown on the Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods
and as marking outside the package of dangerous goods.

Shown in bold typeface characters only. The lightface type is a descriptive text
and not part of the proper shipping name. (DGR 4.1.0, 4.1.1.3)
Proper Shipping Names are listed in alphabetical order. Numbers and letters at
the beginning of proper shipping names should not be considered in the
alphabetical order listing.
Some proper shipping names include numbers, Greek letters, & letters. They
considered a part of the proper shipping name.
When a dagger symbol † follows a PSN, it means a brief explanation about this
substance can be found in Appendix A - Glossary (DGR 4.1.6.2).
Some Proper Shipping Names are followed with. It means that the Shipper
must replace the star with the (Technical Name) between parentheses after the
proper shipping name on the Shipper’s Declaration and on the package.

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4.2 Selecting the Proper Shipping Name (DGR 4.1.0.2)

There are 4 types of proper shipping names in the alphabetical list.
Shippers when selecting the appropriate proper shipping names, have to follow the order
shown below:

1. Single names

Example: Acetal UN 1088

2. Generic names

Example: Paint related material UN 1263

3. Specific n.o.s. names

Example: Petroleum products UN 1268

4. General n.o.s. names (Hazard names)

Example: Flammable liquid, n.o.s.  UN 1993

Proper Shipping Name followed by a star () in the dangerous goods list means that it
is not a complete name. The shipper must follow the Proper Shipping Name by a
technical name in parentheses replacing the star (DGR 4.1.2.1.d) on the Shipper’s
Declaration and on dangerous goods packages.
Note:
Replacing the star by a technical name between parentheses is NOT applicable to:

 Controlled Substances (DGR 4.1.2.1 (d))

3. Column (C) – Primary Class or Division & (Subsidiary Hazard) (DGR 4.1.6.3)
This column shows the primary class (hazard) or division of the article or substance of
the dangerous goods. Each article or substance of dangerous goods has a primary class
(hazard). The primary hazard is the most classifying characteristics for the article or
substance. When the article or substance is assigned to other subsidiary class(s) or
division, it will be shown between parentheses after the primary class or division.

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4. Column (D) - Label(s) (DGR 4.1.6.4)

Column D in the alphabetical list mainly shows the hazard labels that identify primary
and subsidiary hazards of the dangerous goods. In certain cases, it shows the name of
required handling labels such as:

 "Magnetized Material" handling label replaces the

hazard label
 "Cryogenic Liquid” handling label is required with the
hazard label in case of refrigerated liquefied gases
 “Keep Away from Heat” handling label is required with the hazard label in
case of Self-reactive Substances of division 4.1 and division 5.2 Organic
Peroxide

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Other handling labels

The following handling labels will not be mentioned but they must
be considered.

 “This Way UP” Orientation label: Mainly this label is used for
liquid dangerous goods. When the Maximum Net Quantity
is listed in column (L) means the substance is liquid
 “Cargo Aircraft Only”: It i s used when the shipment is
prepared for Cargo Aircraft Only

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5. Column (E) - Packing Group(s) (DGR 4.1.6.5)

Column E shows the Packing Group assigned to the article or substance I, II, or III. Articles
or substances are assigned to one or more packing group(s) and some are shown without
packing group.

6. Column (F) – Excepted Quantity Code (DGR 4.1.6.6)

This column shows Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities codes. The explanation of
these codes is shown in DGR 2.7 TABLE 2.6.A.

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7. Column (G) (I) (K) - Packing Instructions Number (DGR 4.1.6.7/9/11)

Packing Instruction number is a navigation guidance through section 5 (Packing) of the

DGR. Section 5 contains different packing instructions of each class. Packing Instruction
describes the permissible methods to be used in packing and using the allowed types of
packaging.
There are three packing instruction numbers. Two Packing Instruction numbers are for
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft, one for Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities "Ltd Qty"
shown preceded with letter "Y"(column G) & regular shipment (column I) and the third is
for Cargo Aircraft Only (column K).

8. Column (H) (J) (L) - Maximum Net Quantity per Package (DGR 4.1.6.8/10/12)
Column (H) shows the allowed maximum net quantity of a package of Dangerous Goods
in Limited Quantity shipment for the related Packing Instruction. For example, in case of
“Acetal”, the shipper may follow PI Y341 and pack a NET QUANTITY of maximum 1 Liter
in one package when the material is in Packing Group II.
The word “Forbidden” in this column means that the article or substance cannot be carried
under limited quantity provisions.

Column (J) shows the maximum net quantity allowed to be carried in a package for
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft shipment as a UN regulated shipment.

Column (L) shows the maximum net quantity that allowed to be carried in a package for
Cargo Aircraft Only shipment.

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In few cases of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities the Maximum Net Quantity per
package may be replaced by Maximum Gross Weight of package. This is identified by a
letter "G" following the mentioned quantity.

In certain cases, the net quantity column may show “No Limit”. This means that there is
no maximum quantity to be taken in each package but the shipper must mention the actual
quantity he used on the Shipper’s Declaration.

In other cases, the net quantity column may show a number of certain packing instructions
instead of the quantity, for example: "See 211". It means that the allowable quantity per
package may be found in that particular packing instruction in section 5 (Packing).

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Use of Packing Instructions

The Shipper will decide the way of shipping his dangerous goods. He has 3 choices:

1st Choice on Passenger & Cargo Aircraft as Limited Quantity.

He will use Packing Instruction preceded by “Y” and be restricted to its
maximum net weight per package.

2nd Choice on Passenger & Cargo Aircraft as UN regulated shipment

He will use Packing Instruction without “Y” and be restricted to its maximum net
weight per package.

3rd Choice on Cargo Aircraft Only

He will use Packing Instruction under Cargo Aircraft Only and be restricted to
its maximum net weight per package.

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9. Column (M) - Special Provisions (DGR 4.1.6.13)

Special Provision means (Special Conditions/rules). It is shown as letter (A) followed by
one, two or three digits.

When a Special Provision exists against any article, it should be carefully checked in DGR
4.4, as it may be applicable.

Functions of Special Provisions

 Clarify certain conditions to exempt some articles or substances from the

applicability of dangerous goods regulations
 Impose labelling, marking, documentation or weight requirements

Note:
Special Provisions are applicable to the whole entry regardless of its Packing Group

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10. Column (N) - ERG Code – Emergency Response Drill Code (DGR 4.1.6.14)
This column shows the emergency drill code as found in ICAO document. These drill
codes will help in response of concerned persons like a Pilot in Command or HAZMAT
teams to any aircraft emergency case.
Emergency Code must be shown on the Notification to Captain (NOTOC).

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PACKING
5.0 Introduction
Good quality of Dangerous Goods packaging and applying the packing instructions in
DGR Section 5 will protect dangerous goods shipments from any damage or leakage
during transport and achieve the safe transport of dangerous goods.

Packing Instructions show what type of packaging may be used and how to pack each
type of dangerous goods.

Use of Freight Container & Unit Load Devices (5.0.1.3)

When Shipper performs building up ULDs, it is not allowed to include any dangerous
goods into a Freight Container or ULD except for:

 Freight Container to be loaded with Radioactive Material

 Unit Load Device (Pallet/Container) to be loaded with Consumer Commodities,
Carbon Dioxide Solid (Dry Ice) as refrigerant to other goods & Magnetized
Materials

Terms The description is found in "Appendix A" of DGR.

Inner Absorbent outer

Packaging Receptacles and any other
materials
components or materials
necessary for the receptacle
to perform its containments
function and to ensure
compliance with the
minimum packing
requirements of these
regulations.

Packing The art and operation by

which articles or substances
are enveloped in wrappings
and/or enclosed in
packaging or otherwise
secured

Package The complete product of the

packing operation consisting
of the packaging and
contents prepared for
transport.

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5.1 Type of Packaging

Dangerous goods packaging may be identified by different methods such as:

1. Mainly there are two types of packaging:

Single and Combination packaging.
 Combination Packaging
Combination Packaging consists of an
outer packaging (Figure 1) which contain
one or more inner packaging surrounded
by cushioning/absorbent material.
 Single Packaging
Is a drum, a Jerricans or a composite
packaging Drums or Jerricans with “non removable head” (Figure 2), are
normally used as a single packaging but are also allowed as outer packaging.
If it is with “removable head” (Figure 3) it may be used as single or as an
outer of a combination package.

2. UN Specification packaging and other than UN Specification packaging

 UN Specification Packaging
They are packaging designed and manufactured according to UN
Specifications.
Table 5.0.B & 5.0.C show lists of all UN Specification packaging and their codes.

The UN Design Specifications are found in Section 6 of the DGR.

UN Specification packagings are marked with certain markings reflecting some of the
specifications called UN Specification Marking. These marking are found in Sec 6 of
the DGR.
 Other than UN Specification Packaging
Some dangerous goods may be packed in normal strong outers those are "Dangerous
Goods in Excepted Quantities", "Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities" packaging
and "Overpack".

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5.2 Packing Requirement (DGR 5.0)

General packing requirement are applicable to most of dangerous goods packages.
Refer to DGR 5.0 for details of general packing requirement.

Information of Packing Instructions

The following information may be extracted from Packing Instructions:

 State and Operator Variations

 Permissible Type of Packaging
 Packing Group Requirements
 Additional Packing Requirements
 Additional Marking Requirements
 Additional Documentation Requirements
Example:

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5.3 State and Operator Variations

Each packing instruction shows the state and operator variations for its commodities.
Furthermore, the listed variations in DGR 2.8 must be checked carefully.

5.4 Packing Group Requirements

The packing group of a substance shown in the dangerous goods list is one of the main
factors in selecting the proper set of packaging.

In some cases, the dangerous goods list does not show the packing group against some
articles or substances. These dangerous goods are Class 1, 2, some items of Class 9,
Self-reactive Substances of division 4.1, division 5.2 and division 6.2. Therefore, the
shipper must check the related packing instruction to find out the performance
requirements of the packaging he can use.
Example:
Passenger and Cargo
Cargo Aircraft Aircraft Only
Ltd Qty
Class Max
UN/ or EQ Net S.P
ID Proper Shipping Div (Sub Hazard see Pkg Max Net Pkg Qty/Pk Pkg Max Net See ERG
No. Name Description Hazard) Label(s) PG 2.6 Inst Qty/Pkg Inst g Instr Qty/Pkg 4.4 Code

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

0432 Articles pyrotechnic † 1.4S Explosive 1.4 E0 - Forbidden 135 25 kg 135 100 kg 3L

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 135

STATE VARIATIONS: BEG-02, BHG-02/03, CAG-12, DQG-02, EGG-01, GBG-01, HKG-01/03, ITG-05, MYG-01/103, SAG-01,
USG-05/13, ZAG-01
OPERATOR VARIATIONS: AH-02, AV-01, BR-03, CI-01, CM-01, CO-01, CS-01, DO-02/03/04, FX-01, GF-01/02, IC-01,
This instruction applies to Div. 1.3G, and Div 1.4G explosives on CAO and Div. 1.4S explosives on passenger and cargo aircraft and
CAO
The General Packing Requirements of Subsection 5.0.2, 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 must also be met.
Unless otherwise provided for in these Regulations, packaging must meet Packing Group II requirements.
Intermediate packagings are not required.

COMBINATION PACKAGINGS
INNER PACKAGINGS
Type Bags Receptacles Sheets

Desc. Paper Plastic Fibreboard Metal Plastic Wood Paper Plastic

OUTER PACKAGINGS
Type Drums Boxes
Alumi- Alumi Fibre-
Desc. Steel nium Plywood Fibre Plastic Steel -nium Wood Plywood board Plastic

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In other cases, the packing instruction asks for the use of a packaging of more restrictive
packing group performance requirement other than the one shown in the dangerous goods
list.

Example:
Passenger and Cargo
Cargo Aircraft Aircraft Only
Ltd Qty
Class
or
Div. EQ S.P
UN/ Proper Shipping (Sub Hazard see Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net See ERG
ID No. Name Description Hazard) Label(s) PG 2.6 Inst Qty/Pkg Inst Qty/Pkg Instr Qty/Pkg 4.4 Code

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
2793 Ferrous metal borings In a form liable to
self-heating 4.2 Spont. III E1 Forbidden 469 25 kg 471 100 kg A3 4L
Comb. A803

Note

● The Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods MUST show the same Packing Group
information as shown in the dangerous goods list.

Additional Packing Requirements

Certain Packing Instructions include restrictions on certain type of packaging and others
include Particular Packing Requirements.

Documentation Requirement
In certain cases, packing instructions include information about exceptions from the
regulations. Packing Instruction 904 of Carbon Dioxide Solid (Dry Ice) is an example of
exception from the documentation requirements "Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods".

Marking Requirements
Packing Instructions may include additional marking requirements. See Packing Instruction
620 for Infectious Substances, and 954 for Dry Ice.

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Procedure to follow (Operators):

1. From the Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) identify the following:

 Packing Instruction Number
 Type of package
 Packing Group of the substance
2. Match the information of the DGD with the information of the related Packing
Instruction
3. Find out any other additional marking and labeling requirements

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6.0 Storage and loading

6.1 introduction
No person may place in, or remove from storage nor may any person be assigned to
Place in or to remove from storage, any articles containing dangerous goods unless he
is properly qualified under these regulations or, if not qualified under these regulations,
is under the constant supervision of a person who is qualified under the DGM.

6.1.1 Regulations
a) Dangerous Goods shall be stored in a designated area the location of which is
Prominently marked.

b) The designated area shall be situated in a remote area away from busy activity,
heating units, operating machinery, personnel recreation areas and should not be
subject to extremes of temperature or humidity.

c) The designated area shall have easy access for the removal of the dangerous
goods in the event of fire and for the safe handling of the goods.

d) Strict compliance with separation standards, in the case of RADIOACTIVE

MATERIALS, with regard to other stored goods, personnel, and undeveloped
photographic film and plates, as laid down in the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations, shall be observed, so that exposure of personnel to radiation
contamination is kept below that permitted for members of the public. (Not more
than 1mSv in a year).

The number of Category II Yellow and Category III Yellow packages, overpacks and
/ or freight containers stored in any one location shall be limited such that the sum
of all of the transport indices within that group shall not exceed 50. Groups of such
packages, overpacks and/or freight containers shall be separated from each other
by a minimum of 6 meters (20ft). Exceptions to this are that Fissile Class II and
Fissile Class III packages.

Mixing of different types of packages, including Fissile Class I with Fissile Class II
is permitted.

Any Storage Area Containing Radioactive Material Shall Have Prominently

Displayed at The Entrance to That Area Indication That Radioactive Material
Is Stored Therein. The Specific Area of Radioactive Storage Shall Also Be
Prominently Marked.

e) Strict compliance with the compatibility requirements of the IATA Dangerous

Goods Regulations will be observed.
f) Strict compliance with orientation, “THIS WAY UP”, labels shall be observed.
g) No other cargo shall be stored in the designated area allotted for the storage of
dangerous goods.

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h) Packages shall be stacked in secure and stable stacks with due regard for the
strength of the packaging and with proper regard for package orientation. Shelving
and racks shall be secured and braced or supported against accidental upset.
i) DANGEROUS WHEN WET – WATER REACTIVE SUBSTANCES: Articles shall
not be stored within the activity zone of a fire sprinkler system unless they are raised
clear off the floor and a waterproof cover is provided for the top and all sides so that
in the event of the sprinkler system being activated the stored materials will be kept
completely dry.
j) Packages or ULDs containing self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 or Organic
Peroxides Division 5.2 must be protected from direct sunlight and stored away from
all sources of heat in a well-ventilated area. The use of the Keep Away from Heat
label is mandatory.
k) NON-SMOKING signs shall be prominently displayed in the vicinity of the
designated area and strictly observed.
l) No inbound dangerous goods shall be stored for a period exceeding 15 days after
receipt. Dangerous goods not collected by the consignee within the said period of
15 days shall be returned to shipper at his own expense.
m) The following must also be provided in the storage area
1. Fire fighting equipment adjacent to the designated area.
2. A telephone must be adjacent to the storage area together with a list of
emergency numbers to be contacted in the event of spillage, damage or
contamination.
3. Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus approved for hazardous material
incident response. Minimum quantity 2.
4. Protective clothing and gloves shall be provided for the handling of leaking or
damaged dangerous goods containers together with strong polythene bags or
containers for keeping the residue and cleanup materials from the spillage or
breakage.
5. Hazardous Material Incident Response First Aid equipment shall be provided
adjacent to the designated area together with instructions on procedures to
be carried out in the event of contamination by any of the dangerous goods
stored therein.
6. Notices shall be prominently displayed adjacent to the designated area giving
clear instructions on the actions to be carried out in the event of breakage,
spillage, damage or contamination. This notice shall include the information
as to who is to be contacted in the event of spillage, damage or contamination
to the goods, person or area.
7. Emergency Response Information shall be immediately available adjacent to
the notices required in 6 above. This shall consist of the emergency section
of the DGM
Any person becoming aware of a package containing infectious substances
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public health authority via the airport fire services or ATC, the consignor and
all other countries of transit where persons may have been exposed to
danger.

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Handling
6.1.2 Introduction
No person shall handle, nor accept assignment to handle, dangerous goods unless
properly qualified under these procedures or, if not qualified under these procedures,
is constantly supervised by a person who is qualified under the DGM and IATA DGR.

A. Inspected for any spillage or contamination. Should any spillage or

contamination be detected the appropriate management authority shall be
informed and an accident/ incident report submitted in order to minimize any
further damage. When any package of Dangerous goods is moved, the area
shall immediately be

B. When any package of dangerous goods is moved, for whatever reason, care
shall be taken to avoid damage in the handling. Before and after handling it
shall be immediately inspected for damage to packaging or any evidence that
the integrity of the contents may have been compromised. Should any evidence
of damage be detected the appropriate management authority shall be
informed and an accident/ incident report submitted in order to minimize any
further damage.

C. Any package or overpack that appears damaged or leaking must be removed

from the aircraft and the appropriate authority (i.e. Corporate Safety -
Environmental Manager) contacted to ensure safe disposal of the shipment.
The remainder of the consignment must be inspected to ensure that it is
suitable to be transported and that no other items have been contaminated by
any leakage that may have occurred.

D. After unloading from the aircraft or unit load device, all packages or overpack
containing dangerous goods must be inspected for signs of damage or leakage.
In the case of leakage, the position where the dangerous goods were stowed
on the aircraft must be inspected for contamination and any contamination
removed before the aircraft can be returned to service by the appropriate
authority (i.e Technical Services).

E. During handling of consignments of dangerous goods all requirements with

regard to compatibility, separation (in the case of radioactive materials) and
orientation shall be observed. They shall also be secured during transit in such
a manner as to ensure continued compliance with this paragraph.

F. Packages or ULDs containing self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 or

Division 5.2 Organic Peroxides must be protected from direct sunlight, kept
away from all sources of heat and in a well-ventilated area. The use of the Keep
Away from Heat handling label is mandatory.

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G. Any consignment of dangerous goods in transit from its point of storage to an

aircraft shall be kept separated from all other forms of cargo.

6.2 Radiation Protection Program

Limitation of Exposure of Persons to Radiation Radioactive material must be
segregated sufficiently from workers such that workers in regularly occupied work areas
do not receive a dose in excess as shown in the regulations. All relevant transport and
loading personnel must receive such instructions as are necessary concerning the
hazards involved and the precautions to be observed.

The transportation of radioactive material must be subject to a radiation protection

Program in accordance with the IATA DGR. In compliance with these regulations,
closely monitors Class 7 shipments by maintaining a dedicated logbook.

On a quarterly basis, the Manager Environmental Safety will collect these records and
use this information for formulating any safety measures that may be required in relation
to the frequency and hazard of the shipments being handled. The following details are
required:

A. Type of radioactive material / UN number

B. AWB
C. Shipper
D. Consignee
E. TI (Transport Index)
F. Length of storage (from/to)

When handling Class 7 shipments the following must be observed:

1. Limit the exposure of personnel handling the material.
2. Monitor and ensure safe handling of said material.
3. Secure shipment in a well segregated area, barricade area if necessary and
Display the proper warning signs.

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6.2.1 Loading
6.2.2 Introduction
No person shall load, nor be assigned to load, any dangerous goods on ULDS or
pallets unless he is qualified under these procedures or, if not qualified, is constantly
supervised by a person qualified under the DGM.

6.3 Regulations
a) Before Determining the Maximum Quantity of Any Item of Dangerous Goods
That May Be on Board an Aircraft, IATA DGR, Section 4.2 Shall Be Applied
Together with The State and Operator Variations of The IATA DGR
The quantity limitations in columns J and L of the “blue” pages in the IATA
Dangerous Goods regulations, apply only to the amount contained in one package
and not in one consignment or aircraft. For example, the limit in IATA DGR 4.2
may say 1 Kg per package on passenger aircraft but a passenger aircraft could
have as many 1 Kg packages as the aircraft could hold or up to the limit imposed
by any other regulations such as State or Operator variations.

b) Loading shall be in accordance with the current IATA Dangerous Goods

Regulations and customer airlines when it shall be loaded accordance with the
companies’ procedures.
c) Packages bearing package orientation, “This way Up” labels shall be stowed
accordingly. Single packages with end closures containing liquids shall be stowed
with such closures upward notwithstanding that they may also have side closures.
d) No package or overpack shall be loaded into an aircraft or unit load device unless
it has been inspected immediately prior to loading to ensure that there is no visible
damage, spillage or leakage from the outer package or that the structural integrity
of any inner packages may have been compromised. (Check Responsibilities –
Build Up Staff, Load Supervisor.
e) No unit load device (ULD) shall be loaded onto an aircraft unless it has been
inspected and found to be free of any evidence of leakage, spillage or damage to
the dangerous goods inside the unit load device. (Check Responsibilities – Load
Supervisor).
f) MAGNETIZED MATERIALS
must be loaded in such a way as to not interfere with the aircraft’s compasses or
detector units. The minimum stowage distance depends on the field strength and
varies from 1.5 meters to 4.6 meters, which is the maximum under Packing
Instruction 902. The maximum field strength acceptable for air transport is 0.418
A/m (0.00525 gauss). If the field strength is unknown or cannot be estimated then
4.6 meters must be used. If the aircraft’s compasses are affected then a minimum
distance stowage check must be made. The maximum compass deflection that is
acceptable for air transport is 2 degrees.

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g) Unit Load Device Tags

Each ULD containing dangerous goods must clearly display on its exterior an
indication that dangerous goods are contained within the ULD by means of a
Dangerous Goods ULD Identification Tag. Completed tags must display the
name and signature of the person who has built-up the ULD.
 Dangerous Goods Information on the ULD Tag
The primary and subsidiary hazard class(es) or division(s) number(s) of such
dangerous goods must be clearly indicated in the “remarks” or “Dangerous Goods”
box of the ULD tag. Addition of the IMP code on the DG ULD tag is mandatory.
h) LIVE ANIMALS should not be loaded in close proximity of cryogenic liquids or
carbon dioxide, solid (Dry ice).
Category II-Yellow and category III-Yellow packages and overpacks and freight
container must be separated from live animals by a distance of 0.5m or more for
journeys of 24 hours or less and by distance of 1.0m or more for journey of more
than 24 hours
i) RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS shall be loaded, as per IATA DGR 9.3.10 and 9.4.3,
directly on the floor of the compartment or ULD. They shall be subject to the
SEPARATION as laid down in this manual (01.10.15 and 01.10.17) and the IATA
DGR’S from Persons, Live Animals, Live Human Organs, Hatching Eggs,
Undeveloped Photographic Film or Plates and the nearest inside surface of the
cockpit or passenger cabin floor.
Under Present IATA Regulations the Maximum Transport Index on
Passenger Aircraft Is 10 per Package/Overpack and 50 Per Aircraft. When
Carried on Cargo Aircraft the Maximum Is 10 Per Package / Overpack and 200
Per Aircraft?
j) COMPATIBILITY. Using the current chart, segregation of dangerous goods now
applies irrespective of whether the hazard is primary or subsidiary. Packages
containing dangerous goods with multiple hazards requiring segregation do not
require segregation from packages with the same UN number. Packages
containing substances that may react dangerously with each other must not be
stowed next to each other, or in a position that would allow interaction. This means
a separation distance of at least 2 meters or 6 feet between incompatible packages
as indicated on the chart on page 10.10.06 of the DGM.
k) Loading of Live Animals with Dangerous Goods
Live animals should not be loaded in close proximity of cryogenic liquids or Carbon
dioxide, solid (dry ice). As the vapors emitted by Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) are
heavier than air, they concentrate on the lower level of the hold. Therefore, live
animals should be stowed above packages containing Carbon dioxide, solid (dry
ice).
Note:
In certain circumstances carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) may be packaged with
live animals as a coolant, e.g. bees. All other requirements for the transport of
carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) must be met.

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1. Category II-Yellow and Category III-Yellow packages, overpacks and

freight containers must be separated from live animals by a distance of
0.5 m or more for journeys of 24 hours or less and by a distance of 1.0 m
or more for journeys of more than 24 hours.
2. Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) shipped by itself or used as a refrigerant
for other commodities, may be carried provided that the operator has made
suitable arrangements dependent on the aircraft type, the aircraft
ventilation rates, the method of packing and stowing, whether or not
animals will be carried on the same flight and other factors.
The operator must ensure that ground staff are informed that Carbon
dioxide, solid (dry ice) is being loaded or is on board the aircraft. Also Refer
to customer airlines regulations.
l) SELF REACTIVE SUBSTANCE DIVISION 4.1 OR DIVISION 5.2 must be
protected from direct sunlight and kept away from heat in a well-ventilated area.
m) Loading of Expandable Polymeric Beads and Plastics Moulding Compound
A total of not more than 100 kg net weight of expandable polymeric beads (or
granules) or plastics moulding compound, referenced to Packing Instruction 957,
may be carried in any inaccessible hold on any aircraft. Please check and refer to
appropriate instruction from customer airlines.
n) Inspection for Damage or Leakage
Packages or overpacks containing dangerous goods must be inspected for signs
of damage or leakage upon. Unloading from the aircraft or unit load device. If
evidence of damage or leakage is found, the position where the
Dangerous goods or unit load device was stowed on the aircraft must be inspected
for damage or contamination and any hazardous contamination removed. The
special responsibilities of operators regarding infectious substances are detailed in
DGR as well radioactive materials. Must coordinate with appropriate customer
airlines.
o) Infectious Substances
If any person responsible for the carriage of packages containing infectious
substances becomes aware of damage to or leakage from such a package, that
person must:
1. avoid handling the package or keep handling to a minimum
2. inspect adjacent packages for contamination and put aside any that may
have been contaminated;
3. inform the appropriate public health authority or veterinary authority, and
provide information on any other countries of transit where persons may
have been exposed to danger; and
4. Notify the shipper and/or the consignee.

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6.4 Securing of Dangerous Goods

6.4.1 introduction

No person shall secure, nor be assigned to secure, any dangerous goods on board an
aircraft Unless he is qualified under the DGM or, if not qualified, is constantly supervised
by a person who is qualified under the DGM.

6.4.2 Regulations
a) When any dangerous goods, subject to the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and
The conditions of this manual are loaded onto an aircraft, they shall be
immediately secured in order to protect them from being damaged by any
other cargo, baggage or goods carried.
b) The dangerous goods shall be secured using standard tie-down procedures
and in such a manner as to prevent any movement in flight which would
change the orientation of the package or overpack.

c) The dangerous goods shall be secured in such a manner as to ensure that,

under all conditions of flight, all the requirements of Compatibility and, in the
case of Radioactive materials all the requirements of separation, must be
maintained at all times.

d) When dangerous goods are loaded in non-containerized holds /

compartments of Customer Airlines aircraft all other items of cargo in the
same compartment are to be loaded in such a manner as to ensure that,
during all conditions of flight, the dangerous goods will not be compromised
or damaged or become covered by the remaining cargo in that compartment.
Dangerous goods must not be secured by the use of other cargo, i.e. by
“volumetric restraint.”

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6.5 Loading of Incompatible Dangerous Goods

Packages containing dangerous goods, which might react dangerously with each other,
must not be stowed on an aircraft (or in warehouse) next to each other, or in any position
that would allow interaction between them
in the event of a leakage. to maintain acceptable segregation between packages
containing dangerous goods having different hazards, the segregation requirements
shown in DGR Table 9.3.A (illustrated below)
must be observed. The segregation requirements is based on all hazard labels applied
to the packages, irrespective of whether the hazard is the primary or subsidiary risk.
TABLE 9.3.A
Segregation of Packages (9.3.2)
TABLE 9.3.A
SEGREGATION OF PACKAGES
Hazard 9
label 1 excl 2.1 2.2 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 8 see
2.3 9.3.2.1.3
1 excl See x x x x x x x x x x
1.4S 9.3.2.2.5
2.1 X - - - - - - - - - X
2.2 2.3 X - - - - - - - - - -
3 X - - - - - - X - - X
4.1 X - - - - - - - - - X
4.2 X - - - - - - X - - -
4.3 X - - - - - - - - X -
5.1 X - - X - X - - - - X
5.2 X - - - - - - - - - -
8 X - - - - - X - - - -
9
See X X - X X - - X - - -
9.3.2.1.3

Notes:

1. An “x” at the intersection of a row and a column indicates that packages

containing these classes/divisions of dangerous goods must be segregated. A
“—” at the intersection of a row and a column indicates that packages containing
these classes/divisions of dangerous goods do not require segregation.
2. Division 1.4S and Classes 6, 7 and 9 (other than lithium batteries, see9.3.2.1.3)
are not included in Table 9.3.A as they do not require segregation from other
classes of dangerous goods.

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6.6 Compatibility of Explosives (DGR 9.3.2.2)

Stowage of explosives together in an aircraft or in warehouse is determined by their
‘compatibility Group’.

6.6.1 Explosives with other Dangerous Goods (Table 9.3.A)

Explosives must not be stored or loaded next to other dangerous goods in the table
except Division 1.4S.
6.6.2 Explosives among themselves
Different compatibility groups of explosives can be loaded together except for Division
1.4B which is INCOMPATIBLE with all explosives EXCEPT Division1.4S.

6.6.3 Storage of Incompatible Explosives

Incompatible explosives require at least 2 meters separation distance between them
and must be physically separated by non-dangerous cargo, or separately tied down
on the pallet or aircraft floor.
6.6.4 Loading of Incompatible Explosives
Loaded in ULDs

Apply the following:

 Not in the same ULD

 Ensure separation distance of at least 2 meters between the ULDs.
 Place other cargo in between.

Bulk Loading

 Ensure separation distance in between incompatible packages of

explosives by at least 2 meters.
 Place other cargo in between the packages

Only explosives in Division 1.4, compatibility group S (Division 1.4S), are

permitted to be transported on passenger aircraft.
The following explosives must be transported on a cargo aircraft only:
 Division 1.3 Compatibility groups C.G;
 Division 1.4 Compatibility group B, C, D, E, G, S.

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6.7 Securing Dangerous Goods Packages

Operators are responsible to protect packages of dangerous goods from being
damage including by the movement of baggage, mail, or other cargo.
To achieve securing dangerous goods packages by using Nets, ropes, or tie-down
straps may also be used to secure the packages to the aircraft floor or ULD, if
available.
When loading in an aircraft compartment or in a ULD, packages of dangerous goods
must be secured to prevent any movement.

6.8 Handling and Loading of Packages Containing Liquid Dangerous Goods

Stowage of Packages Containing Liquid Dangerous Goods Packages bearing the
package orientation "This Way Up" label must be loaded, stowed and handled at all
times in accordance with such a label. Single packagings with end closures
containing liquids must be stowed with such closures upwards.

6.9 Handling of Self-reactive Substances and Organic peroxides

Packages and unit load devices containing packages of self-reactive substances of
Division 4.1 and/or organic peroxide of Division 5.2 must be protected from direct
sunlight and kept away from all sources of heat and be placed in adequately
ventilated areas during the course of loading, unloading and storage.

6.10 Loading of Magnetized Materials

Magnetized materials must not be loaded in such a position that they will have a
significant effect on the direct-reading magnetic compasses or on the master
compass detector units of the aircraft.

6.11 Loading of Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide, Solid)

Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) shipped by itself or used as a refrigerant for other
commodities may be carried provided that the operator has made suitable
arrangements dependent on

 Aircraft type,
 Aircraft ventilation rates,
 Method of packing and stowage,
 Whether or not animals will be carried on the same flight and other factors.

The operator must ensure that ground staffs are informed that package containing
cryogenic liquid or Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) are being loaded or is on board the
aircraft. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the cargo door is opened to allow
any gas build up to vent before loading personnel enter the cargo compartment.

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6.12 Loading of Cryogenic Liquids (RCL)

Packages containing liquified refrigerated gas in open or close receptacles may be
carried provided the operator has made suitable arrangement dependent on;
 Aircraft type
 Loading of other temperature-sensitive cargo and
 Whether or not animals will be carried on the same flight

The operator must ensure that ground staffs are informed that package containing
cryogenic liquid are being loaded on board the aircraft. Precautions must be taken to
ensure that the cargo door is opened to allow any gas build up to vent before loading
personnel enter the cargo compartment.
6.13 Loading of Expandable Polymeric Beads
A total of not more than 100 kg (220 lb.) net weight of expandable polymeric beads
(or granules) or plastic molding materials referenced to Packing Instruction 908, may
be carried in any inaccessible hold on any aircraft.

6.14 Loading of Live Animals with Dangerous Goods

 Live animals should not be loaded in close proximity of Cryogenic Liquid or

Carbon Dioxide, Solid.
 Category II – Yellow and Category III – Yellow packages, overpacks and
freight container must be separated from live animal by a distance of 0.50m
or more for journeys of 24 hours and by a distance of 1.0m or more for
journeys of more than 24 hours.

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6.15 Unit Load Devices (ULD) Containing Dangerous Goods

Each ULD containing dangerous goods, which require hazard labels, must clearly
display on its exterior an indication that dangerous goods are contained within the
ULD.

This indication tag must be;

 having a border of prominent red hatchings on both sides and be visible at all
time

 minimum dimensions of
148 x 210 mm.

 The primary and

subsidiary hazard
class(es) or division(s)
numbers of such
dangerous goods must be
clearly marked on this tag.

 The tag must be removed

from the ULD immediately
after the dangerous goods have been unloaded (DGR 9.3.8).

 If the ULD contains packages bearing the “Cargo Aircraft Only” label, the tag
must indicate that the ULD can only be loaded on a cargo aircraft.

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6.16 Inspection of Packages of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods packages or overpacks must not be loaded onto an aircraft or into
unit load device (ULD) unless they have been inspected immediately prior to loading
and found free from visible leaks or damage.

Any package which appears to be damaged or leaking must be removed from the
aircraft and safe disposal arranged in accordance with company, airport and
governmental procedures. This may require the services of specialist personnel.

 Avoid handling the package or keep handling to minimum

 Inspect adjacent packages for contamination
 Put aside packages that are contaminated
 Notify the shipper and/or consignee
In the case of spillage of radioactive material or infectious substances, the
appropriate national authority must be advised.
In the case of leakage, the operator must ensure the remainder of the consignment
is undamaged and that no other load has been contaminated
Before loading on an aircraft, unit load devices must be inspected and found free
from any evidence of leakage or damage that would cause it to be unserviceable
(DGR 9.3.6.2).
On unloading, packages and overpacks containing dangerous goods must be
inspected for damage or leakage. If evidence of damage or leaking is found.
The position where the dangerous goods or the unit load device was stowed on the
aircraft must be inspected for damage or contamination and hazardous
contamination removed (DGR9.4.1).
6.17 Replacement of labels
When labels on the package(s) have become lost, detached or illegible, it must be
replaced accordance with the information provided in the shipper’s Declaration for
Dangerous Goods.

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7.0 Marking and Labeling

7.1 Shipper's Specific Responsibilities

For each such package and overpack requiring marking, the shipper must:

1) check that any relevant marking on the package or overpack already on the
package is in the correct location and meets the quality and specification
requirements of the Regulations;

2) Remove or obliterate any irrelevant marking already on the package or overpack;

3) ensure that each outer or single packaging used for dangerous goods, for which
specification packaging is required in Section 5, bears the specification markings
as specified in 6.0.4;

a) apply any appropriate new marking in the correct location, and ensure that it is of
durable quality and correct specification;

b) ensure that his responsibilities for marking are completely fulfilled when the
package or overpack is presented to the operator for shipment.

7.1.1 Types of marks

There are two types of marks;

7.1.1.2 Shipment use marks, packages containing dangerous goods must be marked.
Durably and legibly on the outside of the package with each of the following;

a) Proper Shipping Name(s) of the contents supplemented with technical

name or chemical group name(s) if appropriate.
b) UN number or ID number preceded by the letters UN or ID as applicable.
c) Full Name and address of shipper and consignee.
d) Net quantity must be shown where the maximum quantity shown in column
H in subsection 4.2 is a gross weight, the gross weight of the package
must be shown with letter “G” following the unit of measure

Net Quantity of dangerous goods contained in each package does NOT

apply
to the following:
 Consignment of only one package.
 Consignment of multiple packages with identical dangerous goods contents
(each package with same UN number, proper shipping name, packing group
and quantity)
 ID 8000, consumer commodity
 Class 7 Radioactive material
Some dangerous goods are requiring an additional marking. Ref. DGR
current edition sec 7.1.4.1 (d) to (i)

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7.1.1.3 UN specification packaging marking,

marks which identify the design or specification of a packaging, irrespective of its use
for a particular shipment, irrespective of content, consignee must meet the relevant
requirement for specification packaging marking in 6.0.4 to 6.0.6

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7.2 Hazard Label

7.2.1 Classes Labelling

A. The shipper is responsible for all necessary labelling for all consignments of
dangerous goods in compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. He is
also responsible for the obliteration of all irrelevant labels on any package or
overpack and to use only durable labels of the approved design and specification,
which are inscribed in a durable manner.

B. Air Bridges for Logistics Services is responsible should any label become detached,
lost or illegible, to replace that label in accordance with the information provided on
the “Shippers Declaration for Dangerous goods”. (This paragraph does not apply if
the label is detached, lost or illegible at the time of acceptance.) (IATA DGR).

Example A. Explosive, Division 1.4 Example B. Division 5.1 Oxidizer

Compatibility Group B

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7.3 Handling Label

This label identifies magnetic materials and

is the only label to be used on
MAGNETIZED MATERIAL packages. It
must replace the CLASS 9 hazard label on
such packages.

7.4 MAGNETIZED MATERIAL

7.5 CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

The following labels will ALWAYS be IN ADDITION TO the hazard label.

CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

Identifies packages which MUST NOT be
loaded on passenger aircraft

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7.6 PACKAGE ORIENTATION (THIS WAY UP)

PACKAGE ORIENTATION (THIS

WAY UP)
This label indicates which way up the
package must be placed and must be
used on any combination and single
package containing liquid dangerous
goods, excluding Infectious
Substances if primary receptacles
contain less than 50ml. This package
must be able to remain in this upright
position for the entire flight. Radioactive
material in liquid form does not require
this label.

7.7 CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS (Refrigerated

(Refrigerated liquefied Gas) liquefied Gas)
The label highlights that gas may flow from a
venting device, because it is very cold,
resulting in water vapor condensation in the
air which can look like smoke. May cause cold
burn injuries if spilled or leaked. This label
applies only to package instruction 202.

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7.8 KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT.

KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT.

Identifies packages and overpacks
containing self-reactive substances in
Division 4.1 and Division 5.2, Organic
Peroxides that must be protected from direct
sunshine and stored in a cool, well-ventilated
place, away from all sources of heat.

7.9 WHEELCHAIR LABEL

WHEELCHAIR LABEL.
May be used to assist in identifying whether
or not a wheelchair has had the battery
removed. The label is in two parts; Part A
remains with the wheelchair and indicates
whether or not the battery has been
removed. When a battery has been
removed, Part B may be used to assist in
identifying the battery and to help in returning
the battery to the wheelchair.

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7.10 Radioactive Material, Excepted Radioactive Material, Excepted Package.

Package.
Excepted packages of radioactive material
must be labelled with this handling label

7.11 Limited Quantities Mark Limited Quantities

Packages of dangerous goods shipped

under the Limited Quantity provisions of
Subsection 2.7, must be marked with the
Limited Quantities mark.

7.12 Environmentally Hazardous

Substance Mark

Environmentally Hazardous Substance

Mark

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7.13 Lithium battery mark

Lithium battery mark

Place for UN number (s)

Place for telephone number for

additional information

Must be displayed on packages packed in

accordance with Packing Instruction 650

7.14 Biological Substances, Category B

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Must be displayed on packages packed in

accordance with Packing Instruction 959

7.15 Genetically modified (micro)

organisms

Marking to be affixed to any package(s)

containing dangerous goods in excepted
quantities.

7.16 D.G in Excepted Quantities

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7.17 Multiple Hazards and Labelling

a) Some substances exhibit more than one hazard. These hazards will be
classified as Primary hazard and subsidiary hazards.
b) When there is more than one hazard, the subsidiary risk(s) label(s) must be
shown in addition.
c) Many articles will therefore have more than one label. Examples are
pesticides containing the chemical triazine which are flammable liquids and
toxic and the chemical methyl dichlorosilane, which would have 3 labels,
namely Dangerous When Wet, Flammable Liquid and Corrosive.

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8.0 Accident or Incident Reporting

8.1 Purpose
The Purpose of Reporting an Accident or Incident Is Not to Attach Blame or To Punish an
Individual. It Is to Prevent It Happening Again.

8.2 Definitions
 Dangerous goods accident
An occurrence associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods by air
which results in fatal or serious injury to a person or major property damage.

 Dangerous Goods Incidents

An occurrence other than a dangerous goods accident associated with and related to
the transport of dangerous goods by air, not necessarily occurring on board an aircraft,
which results in injury to a person, property damage, fire, breakage, spillage, leakage
of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity of the packaging has not been
maintained. Any occurrence relating to the transport of dangerous goods which
seriously jeopardizes an aircraft or its occupants is also deemed to be a dangerous
goods incident. (A dangerous goods accident or incident may also constitute an aircraft
accident or incident as specified in Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention on
International Civil Aviation – Aircraft Accident Investigation.)

8.3 Procedures
8.3.1 Accidents or Incidents
Involving the carriage of dangerous goods shall be reported by the senior person in charge of
the area of operations qualified in dangerous goods in accordance with these Regulations.
This person will be responsible for reporting the following information immediately to the
airport authority.

1. Name of the reporting person or company

2. Date, time (UTC) and location at which the accident/incident occurred or was
Discovered.
3. Flight number, aircraft registration mark, last point of departure, next point
of landing, the geographical position of the aircraft if the accident/incident
occurred during flight, and position of dangerous goods in aircraft.
4. Description of the accident/incident, including any fatality, injury or damage.
5. Names and addresses of shipper(s), forwarder(s) and consignee(s) of the
Dangerous goods if known.
6. Particulars of the dangerous goods consignment (class, label, marking,
documents, Packing, etc.)
7. Name and title of staff who first discovered the accident/incident.

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8.4 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain information of the hazards associated with
a chemical and gives details on how to use and store these chemical products safely. They are
prepared by the manufacturers of all hazardous substances and give advice on:

a) The ingredients of a product

b) The health effects and first aid instructions
c) Precautions for use
d) Safe handling and storage information

Emergency equipment and procedures must be adequate to deal with the leak or spillage
of any chemical held in the dangerous goods storage area. This includes appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and instruction/training in the use of this equipment.

8.5 Emergencies
These general rules apply whether on the ground or in-flight and their use may save an aircraft
or even a life.
In the event of accident or incident involving any spillage, leakage or breakage of any dangerous
goods or package believed to contain dangerous goods, contact the airport fire department and
state the words “hazmat incident”. Give brief details of the accident or incident, your name and
location.

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Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart

(Ground Incidents)
Hazard Immediate Action Minimize
Class/ Dangerous Goods Class Hazard Description Leakage and contact with
Division other cargo
1.3C Fire and minor blast hazard and/or
1.3G minor propulsive hazard
1.4B Explosives
1.4C (acceptable on Cargo Aircraft  Notify Fire Department
1.4D Only) Fire, but no other significant hazard  Guard against fire
1.4E
1.4G
1.4S Explosives (safety) Small fire hazard

2.1
 Flammable Gas  Ignites when leaking  Notify Fire Department
2.2  Non-Flammable Gas  High pressure cylinder bursting  Guard against fire
2.2  Cryogenic Liquid  Sub cooling  Evacuate goods

2.3
Toxic Gas (acceptable on Cargo  High pressure cylinder bursting  Ventilate area
Aircraft Only and toxic inhalation  Keep away minimum 25 m

3 Flammable Liquid Give off flammable vapor

 Notify Fire Department
 Guard against fire

 Flammable Solid  Combustible, contributes to fire

 Notify Fire Department
4.1
4.2  Spontaneous Combustion  Ignites in contact with air
 Guard against fire
4.3
 Dangerous when wet  Ignites in contact with water
 Do NOT use water under any
circumstances
 Ignites combustibles on contact  Notify Fire Department
5.1  Oxidizer
5.2  Reacts violently with other  Guard against fire
 Organic Peroxide
substances  Do NOT use water
6.1  Toxic Substances  Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in  Isolate area
contact with skin  Obtain qualified assistance
6.2  Do NOT touch
 Infectious Substances  Causes disease in Humans and
Animals
 Keep away minimum 25 m

 Isolate area
7 Cat I Radioactive – White
Radiation hazard and harmful to  Obtain qualified assistance
7 Cat II/III Radioactive - Yellow health  Do NOT touch
 Keep away minimum 25 m
 Notify Fire Department
8 Corrosive Hazard to skin and metal  Guard against fire
 Avoid contact with skin
Polymeric Beads Evolves small quantities of flammable Avoid contact with skin
Magnetized Material gas No immediate action required
Carbone dioxide, solid (Dry Ice) affects navigation system
9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Cause subcooling/suffocation
substances and articles including Hazards not covered by other classes
environmentally hazardous
substances

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8.6 Reporting of Dangerous Goods Occurrences

An operator must report to the appropriate authorities of the State of the operator and the State
of origin any occasion when:
a) dangerous goods are discovered to have been carried when not loaded, segregated,
separated and secured in accordance with 9.2 or 9.3; or
b) dangerous goods are discovered to have been carried without information having been
provided to the Pilot-in-Command in accordance with 9.5.1.1.
Note:
Entities other than operators who are in possession of dangerous goods at the time a dangerous
goods accident or incident occurs or at the time a dangerous goods incident is discovered to
have occurred should follow the reporting requirements of 9.6.1. Entities other than operators
who discover undeclared or mis declared dangerous goods should follow the reporting
requirements of 9.6.2. These entities may include, but are not limited to, freight
forwarders, customs authorities and security screening
providers.

8.7 Dangerous Goods Reporting Requirements.

a. Reporting dangerous goods incidents and accidents. An operator must report in writing
dangerous goods incidents and accidents to the GACA and the appropriate authority in
the state where the accident or incident occurred.
b. Reporting undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods. An operator must report in
writing the finding of undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods discovered in cargo,
passengers’ baggage, or mail to the GACA and the appropriate authority in the state
where the accident or incident occurred.
c. Written reports made under this section must be in a format approved by the President
and contain the information specified in next page, 9.6 Appendixes chapter to this part.
d. First reports must be submitted within 72 hours of the event or discovery, unless
exceptional circumstances prevent this, and include the details that are known at that
time. If necessary, a subsequent report must be made as soon as possible giving all the
details that were not known at the time the first report was sent. If a report has been
made verbally, written confirmation must be sent as soon as possible.
 Dangerous Goods Discrepancy Reporting;
Air Bridges Cargo Agency staff must report all dangerous goods discrepancy as soon as
practicable to GACA by telephone or electronically and must provide the following
1. Name and telephone number of the person reporting the discrepancy.
2. Name of the operator
3. Specific location of the shipment concerned.
4. Name of the shipper
5. Nature of the discrepancy and
6. address of the shipper or person responsible for the discrepancy if known
Discrepancies that must be reported under paragraph (a) of this section are those
involving dangerous goods which are improperly
 Described in the dangerous goods transport document;
 Certified on the declaration attached to the dangerous goods transport document;
or
 Labeled, marked or packaged in a manner making their status as dangerous goods
not ascertainable when accepted under the provisions of GACAR § 109.61,
including packages and baggage that are found to contain dangerous goods
subsequent to their being offered and accepted as other than dangerous goods.

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DANGEROUS GOODS OCCURRENCE REPORT

See the Notes on the reverse of this form. Those boxes where the heading is in italics need only be completed if
applicable.
Mark type of occurrence Accident Incident other occurrence
1. Operator: 2. Date of occurrence: 3. Local time of occurrence:

4. Flight date: 5. Flight no:

6. Departure airport: 7. Destination airport:
8. Aircraft type: 9. Aircraft registration:
10. Location of occurrence: 11. Origin of the goods:

12. Description of the occurrence, including details of injury, damage, etc (if necessary, continue on the reverse of this
form):

13. Proper shipping name (including the technical name): 14. UN/ID no (when known):

15. Class/division (when known): 16. Subsidiary risk(s): 17. Packing group 18. Category, (class 7 only)

19. Type of packaging: 20. Packaging specification 21. No of 22. Quantity (or transport index, if
marking: packages: applicable):

23. Reference no of Air Waybill:

24. Reference no of courier pouch, baggage tag, or passenger ticket:

25. Name and address of shipper, agent, passenger, etc:

26. Other relevant information (including suspected cause, any action taken):

27. Name and title of person making report: 28. Telephone no:

29. Company: 30. Reporters ref:

31. Address: 32. Date/Signature:

Description of the occurrence (continuation):

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NOTES
1. Any type of dangerous goods occurrence must be reported, irrespective of whether the dangerous goods are
contained in cargo, mail or baggage.
2. A dangerous goods accident is an occurrence associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods
which results in fatal or serious injury to a person or major property damage. For this purpose serious injury is
an injury which is sustained by a person in an accident and which: (a) requires hospitalization for more than 48
hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received; or (b) results in a fracture of any bones
(except simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose); or (c) involves lacerations which cause severe hemorrhage,
nerve, muscle or tendon damage; or (d) involves injury to any internal organ; or (e) involves second or third
degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5% of the body surface; or (f) involves verified exposure to
infectious substances or injurious radiation. A dangerous goods accident may also be an aircraft accident; in
which case the normal procedure for reporting of air accidents must be followed.
3. A dangerous goods incident is an occurrence, other than a dangerous goods accident, associated with and
related to the transport of dangerous goods, not necessarily occurring on board an aircraft, which results in
injury to a person, property damage, fire, breakage, spillage, leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that
the integrity of the packaging has not been maintained. Any occurrence relating to the transport of dangerous
goods which seriously jeopardies the aircraft or its occupants is also deemed to constitute a dangerous goods
incident.
4. This form should also be used to report any occasion when undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods are
discovered in cargo, mail or unaccompanied baggage or when accompanied baggage contains dangerous
goods which passengers or crew are not permitted to take on aircraft.
5. An initial report, which may be made by any means, must be dispatched within 72 hours of the occurrence, to
the Authority of the State (a) of the operator; and (b) in which the incident occurred, unless exceptional
circumstances prevent this. This occurrence report form, duly completed, must be sent as soon as possible,
even if all the information is not available.
6. Copies of all relevant documents and any photographs should be attached to this report.
7. Providing it is safe to do so, all dangerous goods, packaging, documents, etc, relating to the occurrence must
be retained until after the initial report has been sent to the Dangerous Goods State Authority and they have
indicated whether or not these should continue to be retained.

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8.8 SPILLAGE PROCEDURE

The spillage procedure can be summarized in the following:

Oh Its SPILL

NO SMOKING put on 100% Oxygen breathing

Oh OXYGEN apparatus if fire, fumes or smoke are present or
suspected.
Find UN Number, Proper Shipping Name using labels,
Its IDETIFY Air Waybill, Shipper’s Declaration or NOTOC and then
identify DRILL CODE & LETTER from the tables.
S SUMMON Summon Fire and HAZMAT Services or inform ATC.
P PROTECTION Put on protective clothing and gloves.
I INFORM Inform personnel in the area and evacuate to a safe
distance.
Locate the source of the problem and if possible (and
L LOCATION permitted) move the item to minimize damage. NOT
FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
L LOCALIZE Surround or mop up spillage to localize damage.
E EMERGENCY Provide emergency services with details of spillage and
SERVICES your actions
All breathing apparatus and protective clothing
D DECONTAMINATE
Dispose of materials correctly

From the above it is clear that the Emergency Response Procedures can be summarize in 4
main actions. These actions are:

Identify the UN Number, Class / Division number, Proper Shipping Name & Drill
Code.

Localize Surround, keep yourself away & keep other away.

Notify Supervisor, Airport Authorities, Hazmat Team & Fire Department

Report Fill Accident/Incident report, send email within 6 hours then distribute the
form. SVP/AVP cargo operation and safety dept.

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8.9 Dangerous Goods Security

The security of staff, property and equipment is the responsibility of every company
employee. Throughout the company operations, all personnel involved in the
transportation of dangerous goods have security considerations and requirements
appropriate to their responsibilities.
Security training requirements are detailed in the IATA Security Manual

8.9.1 Security Awareness the following items are to be included in company security
training:

1. Awareness of security risks.

Information received from international sources indicates that commercial
cargo aircraft may be targeted for use against civilian and/ or government
infrastructure. For the foreseeable future, all personnel should be aware and
remain vigilant against the continuing possibility of aircraft being used
inappropriately as weapons against high value targets or large gatherings of
population. Similarly, many dangerous goods items transported as COMAT
may be subject to attempts of theft for use in acts of terrorism.

2. Methods to enhance transport security.

The following steps, while not comprehensive, will assist in enhancing
transport security:

a. Search all aircraft prior to loading of cargo to ensure that no

unauthorized persons are on board.
b. Secure unattended aircraft to prevent unauthorized entry/ use.
c. Increase vigilance of unknown persons such as aircraft servicing and
warehouse delivery personnel

3. Recognition and response to security threat.

Whenever suspicion is aroused to the validity of a person’s identity and/or
access authorization to cargo buildings, cargo areas, airside facilities or
aircraft, notify the nearest security personnel using the most appropriate
means available. Also report any suspicious cargo, particularly cargo that is
capable of concealing individuals which has unusual holes or openings that
may have been installed to allow free flow of air. Any breaches of physical
security to restricted areas i.e. cargo - baggage areas, or aircraft, should be
immediately notified to security.

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8.9.2 High Consequence Dangerous Goods

Definition

The high consequence dangerous goods are those which have the potential for misuse in a
terrorist incident and which may, as a result, produce serious consequences such as mass
causalities or mass destructions.

The following list of high consequence dangerous goods is extracted form IATA DGR manual

Class 1 Division 1.1 explosives

Class 1 Division 1.2 explosives
Class 1 Division 1.3 compatibility group C explosives
Class 1 Division 1.4, UN 0104, UN 0237, UN 0255, UN 0267, UN 0289, UN 0361,
UN 0365, UN 0366, UN 0440, UN 0441, UN 0455, UN0456, UN 0500
Class 1 Division 1.5 explosive
Class 2 Division 2.3 toxic gasses (excluding aerosols)
Class 3 Class 3 desensitized explosives
Class 4 Division 4.1 desensitized explosives
Class 6 Division 6.1 substances of Packing Group I, except when transported
under the excepted quantity provisions of Subsection 2.6
Class 6 Division 6.2 infectious substances of Category A (UN 2814 and UN 2900

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8.9.3 Security Plans

Operators, shippers and others (including infrastructure managers) engaged in the transport
of high consequence dangerous goods (see 1.6.3) should adopt, implement and comply with
a security plan that addresses at least the elements specified in the Current IATA DGR 1.7.4

8.9.4 Elements of a Security Plan

At the minimum, the security plan should comprise of the following elements:
a) specific allocation of responsibilities for security to competent and qualified persons
with appropriate authority to carry out their responsibilities
b) records of dangerous goods or types of dangerous goods transported;
c) review of current operations and assessment of vulnerabilities, including inter-modal
transfer, temporary transit storage, handling and distribution as appropriate;
d) clear statement of measures including training policies (including response to higher
threat conditions, new employee/employment verifications etc.) operating practices
(e.g. access to dangerous goods in temporary storage proximity to vulnerable
infrastructure etc.), equipment and resources that are to be used to reduce security
risks;
e) effective and up to date procedures for reporting and dealing with security threats,
breaches of security or security incidents;
f) procedures for the evaluation and testing of security plans and procedures for periodic
review and update of the plans;
g) measures to ensure the security of transport information contained in the plan; and
h) measures to ensure that the security of the distribution of transport documentation is
limited as far as possible (such measures must not preclude provision of the transport
documentation required by Section 8 of these Regulations)

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9.3 Segregation Table for Dangerous Goods

TABLE 9.3.A
SEGREGATION OF PACKAGES
Hazard 9
label 1 excl 2.1 2.2 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 8 see
2.3 9.3.2.1.3
1 excl See x x x x x x x x x x
1.4S 9.3.2.2.5
2.1 X - - - - - - - - - X
2.2 2.3 X - - - - - - - - - -
3 X - - - - - - X - - X
4.1 X - - - - - - - - - X
4.2 X - - - - - - X - - -
4.3 X - - - - - - - - X -
5.1 X - - X - X - - - - X
5.2 X - - - - - - - - - -
8 X - - - - - X - - - -
9
See X X - X X - - X - - -
9.3.2.1.3

Notes:

1. An “x” at the intersection of a row and a column indicates that packages

containing these classes/divisions of dangerous goods must be segregated. A
“—” at the intersection of a row and a column indicates that packages containing
these classes/divisions of dangerous goods do not require segregation.
2. Division 1.4S and Classes 6, 7 and 9 (other than lithium batteries, see9.3.2.1.3)
are not included in Table 9.3.A as they do not require segregation from other
classes of dangerous goods.

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9.4 Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart (Ground Incidents)

Hazard Immediate Action
Class/ Dangerous Goods Class Hazard Description Minimize Leakage and
Division contact with other cargo
1.3C Fire and minor blast hazard and/or
1.3G minor propulsive hazard
1.4B Explosives
1.4C (acceptable on Cargo Aircraft  Notify Fire Department
1.4D Only) Fire, but no other significant hazard  Guard against fire
1.4E
1.4G
1.4S Explosives (safety) Small fire hazard

2.1
 Flammable Gas  Ignites when leaking  Notify Fire Department
2.2  Non-Flammable Gas  High pressure cylinder bursting  Guard against fire
2.2  Cryogenic Liquid  Sub cooling  Evacuate goods

2.3
Toxic Gas (acceptable on Cargo  High pressure cylinder bursting  Ventilate area
Aircraft Only and toxic inhalation  Keep away minimum 25 m

3 Flammable Liquid Give off flammable vapor

 Notify Fire Department
 Guard against fire

 Flammable Solid  Combustible, contributes to fire

 Notify Fire Department
4.1
4.2  Spontaneous Combustion  Ignites in contact with air
 Guard against fire
4.3
 Dangerous when wet  Ignites in contact with water
 Do NOT use water under
any circumstances
 Ignites combustibles on contact  Notify Fire Department
5.1  Oxidizer
5.2  Reacts violently with other  Guard against fire
 Organic Peroxide
substances  Do NOT use water
6.1  Toxic Substances  Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or  Isolate area
in contact with skin  Obtain qualified assistance
6.2  Do NOT touch
 Infectious Substances  Causes disease in Humans and
Animals
 Keep away minimum 25 m

 Isolate area
7 Cat I Radioactive – White
Radiation hazard and harmful to  Obtain qualified assistance
7 Cat II/III Radioactive - Yellow health  Do NOT touch
 Keep away minimum 25 m
 Notify Fire Department
8 Corrosive Hazard to skin and metal  Guard against fire
 Avoid contact with skin
Polymeric Beads Evolves small quantities of Avoid contact with skin
Magnetized Material flammable gas No immediate action required
Carbone dioxide, solid (Dry Ice) affects navigation system
9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Cause subcooling/suffocation
substances and articles including Hazards not covered by other
environmentally hazardous classes
substances

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9.5 Emergency Response To Dangerous Goods Incidents Drill Codes And Letters
1. COMPLETE APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
2. CONSIDER LANDING AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
3. USE DRILL FROM THE CHART BELOW.

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9.7 Table B.4.A GHS pictograms and their criteria (B.4)

Pictogram Name Appears on Pictogram Name Appears on

 Acute Toxicity Skin
Explosive  Explosives Toxic Oral Inhalation
 Self-Reactive
substances and
mixtures
 Organic Peroxide

 Corrosive to Metal
Gases Corrosive Skin Corrosion
Under Serious Eye Damage
Pressure

 Gases Aerosols
Flammable Liquids Solids
 Self-Reactive
substances and
mixtures Pyrophoric
Liquids and Solids
 Self-Heating
Aquatic  Acute Chronic
Substances and
Toxicity
Mixtures
 Substances and
Mixtures, when in
contact with water,
Emit Flammable
Gases
 Harmful to Skin Oral
Inhalation
 Oxidizing Gases  Skin Irritation Eye
Oxidizer Oxidizing Liquids, Irritation
Organic Solids Harmful  Respiratory Tract
Peroxide  Organic Peroxide Irritation Narcotic
Effects
 Skin Sensitization
 Respiratory
Respiratory Sensitization
Carcinogenicity Toxic
to Reproduction
 Specific Target Organ
Systemic Toxicity
Single Exposure
 Specific Target Organ
Systemic Toxicity
Repeated Exposure
 Aspiration Hazard
Gem Cell
Mutagenicity
Note:
1. The GHS pictogram as shown above may indicate products which are dangerous goods for transport. There are
however national and regional differences which may mean that packages bearing such pictograms are not
classified as dangerous goods in transport.
2. When substance is required to show corrosive symbol based solely on classification criteria of “serious eye
damage” in the GHS classification. The substance does not meet the classification criteria of corrosive materials
for transport.

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