AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods 1

Question 1

Which U.S. agency publishes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for air transportation?

Accepted Answer

PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)

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FAA

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TSA

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EPA

Question 2

What does the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) guide govern?

Accepted Answer

The safe packaging, labeling, documentation, and transport of dangerous goods by air

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Employee scheduling for dangerous cargo handlers

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Aircraft maintenance for cargo planes

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Airport perimeter fencing requirements

Question 3

Which class of dangerous goods includes flammable liquids under IATA/ICAO classifications?

Accepted Answer

Class 3

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Class 1

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Class 5

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Class 8

Question 4

What is a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods?

Accepted Answer

A legally required document signed by the shipper certifying that dangerous goods are properly classified, packaged, and labeled

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A boarding pass for hazmat employees

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A customs form for international flights

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A cargo weight manifest

Question 5

When accepting dangerous goods for air transport, what is the first check an acceptance agent should perform?

Accepted Answer

Verify the shipment against the checklist in the IATA DGR to confirm proper classification, packaging, marking, and documentation

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Confirm the shipper's credit card is valid

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Weigh the package on a shipping scale

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Check that the cargo hold has space available

Question 6

Which of the following items is commonly mishandled as an undeclared dangerous good?

Accepted Answer

Lithium-ion batteries shipped in checked baggage beyond allowed limits

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Empty cardboard boxes

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Plastic water bottles

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Paper documents