AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Dangerous Goods Handling and Regulations

Question 1

Which organization publishes the primary international regulations for transporting dangerous goods by air?

Accepted Answer

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Answer

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 2

What are the nine UN hazard classes for dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

Explosives, Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers/Organic Peroxides, Toxic/Infectious, Radioactive, Corrosives, Miscellaneous

Answer

Explosives, Fuels, Acids, Heavy Metals, Biologicals, Radioactive, Gasses, Flammables, Poisons

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Flammable Gases, Toxic Solids, Radioactive Materials, Explosive Liquids, Corrosive Gases, Biologicals, Organics, Peroxides, Radioactive Waste

Answer

None — dangerous goods are classified by airline policy, not UN standards

Question 3

What does the 'Packing Group' designation (PG I, II, III) indicate for dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

The degree of danger posed by the substance, with PG I being highest danger

Answer

The required cargo packing configuration on the aircraft

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The quantity allowed per shipment

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The temperature group for refrigerated cargo

Question 4

What does it mean when a dangerous goods shipment is labeled 'Forbidden'?

Accepted Answer

The item is not permitted to be transported by air under any circumstances

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The item requires special government permits before transport

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The item must be transported only on all-cargo aircraft

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The item requires refrigeration during transport

Question 5

When handling radioactive materials (Class 7), what is the most important safety principle for airport workers?

Accepted Answer

Minimize time of exposure, maximize distance from the source, and use shielding

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Use double gloves and continue normal handling procedures

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Only handle at night to avoid UV exposure

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Spray the packages with water to reduce radioactivity

Question 6

What must airport ground staff do if they discover a package that is damaged, leaking, or suspected of containing undeclared dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the package, notify the supervisor and dangerous goods trained staff, and follow the cargo emergency response plan

Answer

Repackage it and continue loading

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Apply hazardous goods labels and load it on a different aircraft

Answer

Return it to the shipper without documentation