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DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING

Table of Contents

Module 1 - General Awareness/Familiarization...................................................................................... 6 Definition.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Applicable Regulatory Materials .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Overview of 49 CFR Parts 100-185........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Definitions Used in Air Transportation of Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 171.8.......................................................................... 15 General Transportation Requirements 49 CFR 171.2....................................................................................................................... 24 Carriage By Aircraft 49 CFR Part 175................................................................................................................................................. 27 Training Requirements and Recordkeeping 49 CFR 172.700 ......................................................................................................... 27 Enforcement ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Module 2 - Hidden Dangerous Goods ................................................................................................... 29 Hidden Dangerous Goods ................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Hidden Shipment Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Suspicious Cargo and Baggage Awareness..................................................................................................................................... 29

Module 3 Company Materials (COMAT)............................................................................................ 30 Identify and Recognize DG COMAT................................................................................................................................................. 30

Module 4 – Documentation ................................................................................................................... 34 Hazardous Substances ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Shipping Paper Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Separation of entries ............................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Shipping Papers for Hazardous Materials Aboard Aircraft 49 CFR 175.35.................................................................................. 46 Module 4 Quiz – documentation......................................................................................................................................................... 47

Module 5 - Acceptance & Handling ...................................................................................................... 50 Passenger and Cargo Information Signage Requirements 49 CFR 175.25 and 175.26 ............................................................... 50 Acceptance Procedures and Requirements for DG/HM 49 CFR 171.2(a), 175.3, and 175.30 .................................................... 52 Unit Load Device and Package Inspection 49 CFR 175.88.............................................................................................................. 53 Quantity Limitations Aboard Aircraft 49 CFR 175.75 and 175.85.................................................................................................. 54 Exceptions where other means of transport are not available ........................................................................................................ 56 Stowage Compatibility 49 CFR 175.78............................................................................................................................................... 60 IATA/ICAO Segregation table (updated 2002)................................................................................................................................ 60 Separation from non-dangerous goods ............................................................................................................................................. 62 Orientation of Packages 49 CFR 175.79............................................................................................................................................. 63 Securing Packages 49 CFR 175.81...................................................................................................................................................... 63 Damaged Shipments of Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 175.90 ........................................................................................................ 63

Module 6 - Marking & Labeling ........................................................................................................... 63 Markings Required on Packages Containing Hazardous Materials 49 CFR Subpart D ............................................................. 63 Labels Required on Packages Containing Hazardous Materials 49 CFR Subpart E.................................................................. 65

Hazard Labels ........................................................................................................................................ 65 Keeping and Replacement of Hazardous Materials Labels 49 CFR 175.40.................................................................................. 69 Module 6 Quiz – Marking and Labeling ............................................................................................................................................ 70

Module 7 - Classification....................................................................................................................... 72 Hazardous Materials Classification 49 CFR 172.101, 173.2, and 173.2(a)..................................................................................... 72 Packing Groups...................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

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Complete List of Classes and Divisions ............................................................................................................................................ 73 U.S. DOT Hazard Classes..................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Aviation Regulated Liquids and Solids, and “noxious” items ....................................................................................................... 79

Modules 8 - Identification...................................................................................................................... 85 Purpose and Use of the Hazardous Materials Tables 49 CFR 172.101......................................................................................... 85 Proper Shipping Names 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202...................................................................................................................... 85 Hazard Class (Definitions) 49 CFR 172.101 and 173.50 - 173.144................................................................................................... 85 UN/ID Numbers 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202................................................................................................................................... 85 Packing Group 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202 ..................................................................................................................................... 85 Module 8 Quiz – Identification............................................................................................................................................................ 86

Module 9 - Packing ................................................................................................................................ 87 Shippers Responsibilities 49 CFR 171.2(a) and 171.12.................................................................................................................... 87 General Packing Requirements 49 CFR 173.24, 173.24(a), and 173.27........................................................................................... 87 Packing Instructions and Assignments 49 CFR 172.101 and Part 173 ......................................................................................... 87 Small Quantity Exceptions 49 CFR 173.4........................................................................................................................................... 93 Limited Quantity Exceptions 49 CFR 173.150 – 173.156.................................................................................................................. 94 Module 9 Quiz – Packing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 95

Module 10 - Notification to Pilot-In-Command..................................................................................... 96 Notification to Pilot-In-Command 49 CFR 175.33 and 175.35......................................................................................................... 96 Module 10 Quiz – Pilot Notification ................................................................................................................................................... 97

Module 11 - Safety & Reporting ........................................................................................................... 98 Emergency Response Information 49 CFR 172.600......................................................................................................................... 98

Required Emergency Response Information (CFR49 172.600-604) ................................................... 98 1) Telephone Number........................................................................................................................................................................... 98 2) Written Emergency Response Information................................................................................................................................... 98 Hazardous Materials Discrepancy/Incident Reporting 49 CFR 171.15, 171.16, 175.31, and Appendix F.............................. 102 Module 11 Quiz – Safety, Emergency Response Info and reporting .......................................................................................... 104

Module 12 - Dangerous Goods Exceptions ........................................................................................ 106 Exceptions 49 CFR 175.10.................................................................................................................................................................. 106 Module 12 Quiz – Exceptions............................................................................................................................................................ 111

Module 13 - Testing 49 CFR 172.704(d) ........................................................................................... 111

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I. REQUIREMENTS This air carrier shall not use any person to perform any assigned duties or responsibilities for acceptance, handling, storage, and/pr transportation of DG/HM cargo, baggage, and DG/HM COMAT unless the individual has satisfactorily completed an initial course of study and an oral or written test regarding DG/HM. All incorrect answers shall be reviewed with the trainee until proficiency is achieved. In addition, within the preceding 12 calendar months, the individual must have received either initial training or annual recurrent training and satisfactorily completed an oral or written test. All incorrect answers shall be reviewed with the trainee until proficiency is achieved. This air carrier shall maintain a record of the satisfactory completion of the initial and recurrent training for each individual. These records will be available at the location where the personnel perform such duties, and will be maintained for as long as the employee is performing DG/HM duties and for 90 days thereafter.

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A. TRAINING REFERENCE TABLE At a minimum, training in the subject matter relating to DG/HM transport will be provided to the various categories of personnel as indicated below:

MODULE AREA OF TRAINING CATEGORY OF

PERSONNEL (see key below)

1 2 3 4 5 1 General Awareness/Familiarization X X X X X 2 Hidden Dangerous Goods X X X X X 3 Company Materials (COMAT) X X X X X 4 Documentation X X X 5 Acceptance & Handling X X X 6 Marking & Labeling X X X X X 7 Classification X X X X X 8 Identification X X X 9 Packing X X 10 Notification to Pilot-In-Command X X X X 11 Safety & Reporting X X X X X 12 Dangerous Goods Exceptions X X X X X 13 Testing X X X X X

SEE NOTE Recommended Training Time - Initial

8 hours 6 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour

SEE NOTE Recommended Training Time- Recurrent

2 hours 2 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour

KEY: 1 - Personnel engaged in the acceptance of DG/HM shipments. 2 - Maintenance, stores, and other personnel engaged in ground handling, storage, and loading/unloading of DG/HM.

3 - Personnel engaged in passenger and baggage check-in procedures (i.e., skycaps, ticket counter agents, etc.).

4 - Flight crew members. 5 - Flight attendants and dispatchers.

NOTE: The extent of training varies for each personnel category depending on the responsibility of the position (e.g., Flight crew members will receive a general overview of the marking and labeling requirements, while an individual engaged in the actual acceptance of DG/HM will receive more detailed instructions). The material shall be covered in such scope and depth as to provide all persons with sufficient knowledge of applicable regulations and procedures to safely accomplish their specific duties.

TRAINING CURRICULUM

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The modules listed below will be covered during the initial and recurrent training of this air carrier’s personnel. This training will be considered to comply with all requirements for the acceptance, handling, and transportation of DG/HM as specified in 49 CFR and/or the ICAO Technical Instructions. This air carrier will ensure that all materials and regulations used in its training curriculum is current and valid at the time of the training.

Module 1 – General Awareness, Familiarization

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Module 1 - General Awareness/Familiarization

Definition

Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, or to property when transported and which are classified according to the criteria of one or more of the nine UN hazard classes.

The terms “dangerous goods” and “hazardous materials” are synonymous.

Applicable Regulatory Materials

Who Regulates Transportation of DGs

Within the United States

The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) is responsible for administering the regulations regarding transportation of Dangerous Goods by all modes (air, truck, rail and vessel [ship]).

Federal Aviation Administration Federal Highway Admin. U.S. Coast Guard Federal Railroad Admin.

RSPA

There is an additional agency within the DOT called “RSPA” or Research and Special Programs Administration. They are generally responsible for writing the regulations and also for Pipeline transportation. They also frequently inspect shippers and package testing facilities.

Internationally

Each country enforces regulations concerning shipments of Dangerous Goods. This applies to shipments being imported, exported or passing through their country. Many countries use the United Nations' guidelines as their own rules.

United Nations Guidelines

One of the important changes in the U.S. rules has been the adoption of the international standards found in the United Nations guidelines. For air transport, the United States now allows the use of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air.

Different Regulation Books

49 CFR, Parts 100 - 199

This is the set of regulations ("CFR" stands for "Code of Federal Regulations") which has been the reference for Hazardous Materials regulations in the United States.



ICAO Technical Instructions

These are the rules published by the "International Civil Aviation Organization" (ICAO) which is part of the United Nations. These are the international rules for air transport used by all countries that belong to ICAO. The United States is a member of ICAO.

The U.S. government allows shippers, forwarders, carriers and others to use the ICAO regulations as an alternative to most of the rules in 49 CFR when shipping by Air.

This is good because most international airlines have chosen not to accept shipments under the 49 CFR rules.

49 CFR-171.11

Specifically, 48 CFR 171.11 permits the use of the ICAO regulation as a substitute for the most of the regulations in 49 CFR provided that the US Government variations to ICAO are followed. For example, ICAO does not require an Emergency Response phone number on the shipping papers, but the US Government does require this, and this is published as a variation (deviation) to the ICAO rules.

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Who is IATA?

IATA is the "International Air Transport Association" and it is an airline industry association with member airlines from the U.S. and throughout the world.

Why do the airlines have their own rules?

IATA's rules are the exact same rules found in the ICAO Technical Instructions except that they have added some of their own rules to them, to make them a little stricter.

Rules for U.S. Air Carriers

Airlines operating in the U.S. are required to follow the hazardous materials regulations in:

Q 49 CFR or

Q ICAO Technical Instructions AND

Q Applicable U.S. Government Variations

Q Specific air carrier requirements are found in Part 175 of 49 CFR

In general, compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and U.S. Government Variations is an acceptable method as well.



Overview of 49 CFR Parts 100-185

Part 171 - General Information, Regulations and Definitions

Section 171.1 Purpose and scope 171.2 General requirements 171.3 Hazardous waste 171.4 Reserved 171.5 Reserved 171.6 Control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act 171.7 Reference material 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations 171.9 Rules of construction 171.10 Units of measure 171.11 Use of ICAO Technical Instructions 171.12 Import and export shipments 171.12a Canadian shipments and packagings 171.13 Emergency regulations 171.14 Transitional provisions for implementing requirements

based on the UN recommendations 171.15 Immediate notice of certain hazardous materials incidents 171.16 Detailed hazardous materials incident reports

Part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

Subpart A - General 172.1 Purpose and scope 172.3 Applicability

Subpart B - Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions 172.101 Purpose and use of hazardous materials table 172.102 Special provisions

Subpart C - Shipping Papers 172.200 Applicability 172.201 General entries 172.202 Description of hazardous material on shipping papers 172.203 Additional description requirements 172.204 Shipper's certification 172.205 Hazardous waste manifest

Subpart D - Marking



172.300 Applicability 172.301 General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings 172.302 General marking requirements for bulk packagings 172.303 Prohibited marking 172.304 Marking requirements 172.306 Reserved 172.308 Authorized abbreviations 172.310 Radioactive materials 172.312 Liquid hazardous materials in non-bulk packagings 172.313 Poisonous hazardous materials 172.316 Packagings containing materials classed as ORM-D 172.320 Explosive hazardous materials 172.324 Hazardous substances in non-bulk packagings 172.325 Elevated temperature materials 172.326 Portable tanks 172.328 Cargo tanks 172.330 Tank cars and multi-unit tank car tanks 172.331 Bulk packagings other than portable tanks, cargo tanks,

tank cars and multi-unit tank car tanks 172.332 Identification number markings 172.334 Identification numbers; prohibited display 172.336 Identification numbers; special provisions 172.338 Replacement of identification numbers

Subpart E - Labeling 172.400 General labeling requirements 172.400a Exceptions from labeling 172.401 Prohibited labeling 172.402 Additional labeling requirements 172.403 Radioactive material 172.404 Labels for mixed and consolidated packaging 172.405 Authorized label modifications 172.406 Placement of labels 172.407 Label specifications

Subpart F - Placarding 172.500 Applicability of placarding requirements 172.502 Prohibited and permissive placarding 172.503 Identification number display on placards 172.504 General placarding requirements 172.505 Placarding for subsidiary hazards 172.506 Providing and affixing placards: Highway 172.507 Special placarding provisions: Highway 172.508 Providing and affixing placards: Rail



172.510 Special placarding provisions: Rail 172.512 Freight containers and aircraft unit load devices 172.514 Bulk packagings other than tank cars 172.516 Visibility and display of placards 172.519 General specifications for placards

Subpart G - Emergency Response Information 172.600 Applicability and general requirements 172.602 Emergency response information 172.604 Emergency response telephone number

Subpart H - Training 172.700 Purpose and Scope 172.701. Federal/State relationship 172.702 Applicability and responsibility for training and testing 172.704 Training requirements

Part 173 - Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

Subpart A - General

173.1 Purpose and scope 173.2 Hazardous materials classes and index to hazard class

definitions 173.2a Classification of a material having more than one hazard 173.3 Packaging and exceptions 173.4 Exceptions for small quantities

Subpart B - Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation

173.21 Forbidden materials and packages 173.22 Shipper's responsibility 173.22a Use of packagings authorized under exemptions 173.23 Previously authorized packaging 173.24 General requirements for packagings and packages 173.24a Additional general requirements for non-bulk packagings

and packages 173.24b Additional general requirements for bulk packagings 173.25 Authorized packages and overpacks 173.26 Quantity limitations 173.27 General requirements for transportation by aircraft 173.28 Reuse, reconditioning and remanufacture of packagings 173.29 Empty packagings 173.30 Loading and unloading of transport vehicles

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173.201 Non-bulk packagings for liquid hazardous materials in Packing Group I

173.202 Non-bulk packagings for liquid hazardous materials in Packing Group II

173.203 Non-bulk packagings for liquid hazardous materials in Packing Group III

173.204 Non-bulk, non-specification packagings for certain hazardous materials

173.205 Specification cylinders for liquid hazardous materials 173.211 Non-bulk packagings for solid hazardous materials in

Packing Group I 173.212 Non-bulk packagings for solid hazardous materials in

Packing Group II 173.213 Non-bulk packagings for solid hazardous materials in

Packing Group III 173.214 Packagings which require approval by the Associate

Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety 173.216 Asbestos, blue, brown, or white 173.217 Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) 173.218 Fish meal or fish scrap 173.219 Life-saving appliances 173.220 Internal combustion engines, self-propelled vehicles, and

mechanical equipment containing internal combustion engines or wet batteries

173.221 Polystyrene beads, expandable 173.222 Wheelchairs equipped with wet electric storage batteries 173.224 Packaging and control and emergency temperatures for

self-reactive materials 173.225 Packaging requirements and other provisions for organic

peroxides 173.226 Materials poisonous by inhalation, Division 6.1, Packing

Group I, Hazard Zone A 173.227 Materials poisonous by inhalation, Division 6.1, Packing

Group I, Hazard Zone B 173.228 Bromine pentaflouride or bromine trifluoride 173.229 Chloric acid solution or chlorine dioxide hydrate, frozen 173.230 Non-bulk packagings for ORM-D materials

Part 175 – Carriage by Aircraft

175.1 Purpose and scope. 175.3 Unacceptable hazardous materials shipments. 175.5 Applicability. 175.10 Exceptions.



175.20 Compliance and training. 175.25 Notification at air passenger facilities of hazardous

materials restrictions. 175.26 Notification at cargo facilities of hazardous materials

requirements. 175.30 Accepting and inspecting shipments. 175.31 Reports of discrepancies. 175.33 Notification of pilot-in-command. 175.35 Shipping papers aboard aircraft. 175.40 Keeping and replacement of labels. 175.75 Quantity limitations aboard aircraft. 175.78 Stowage compatibility of cargo. 175.79 Orientation of cargo. 175.81 Securing of packages containing hazardous materials. 175.85 Cargo location. 175.88 Inspection of unit load devices. 175.90 Damaged shipments. 175.305 Self-propelled vehicles. 175.310 Transportation of flammable liquid fuel in small, passenger-

carrying aircraft.



Definitions Used in Air Transportation of Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 171.8

Some of the definitions found in 49 CFR are important and are highlighted here.

Aerosol means any non-refillable metal receptacle containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, the sole purpose of which is to expel a nonpoisonous (other than a Division 6.1 Packing Group III material) liquid, paste, or powder and fitted with a self-closing release device allowing the contents to be ejected by the gas.

Agricultural product means a hazardous material, other than a hazardous waste, whose end use directly supports the production of an agricultural commodity including, but not limited to a fertilizer, pesticide, soil amendment or fuel. An agricultural product is limited to a material in Class 3, 8 or 9, Division 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, or 6.1, or an ORM-D material.

Approval means a written authorization, including a competent authority approval, from the Associate Administrator to perform a function for which prior authorization by the Associate Administrator is required under subchapter C of this chapter.

Approved means approval issued or recognized by the Department unless otherwise specifically indicated in this subchapter.

Asphyxiant gas means a gas which dilutes or replaces oxygen normally in the atmosphere.

Atmospheric gases means air, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, krypton, neon and xenon.

Bag means a flexible packaging made of paper, plastic film, textiles, woven material or other similar materials.

Bar means 1 BAR = 100 kPa (14.5 psi).

Box means a packaging with complete rectangular or polygonal faces, made of metal, wood, plywood, reconstituted wood, fiberboard, plastic, or other suitable material. Holes appropriate to the size and use of the packaging, for purposes such as ease of handling or opening, or to meet classification requirements, are permitted as long as they do not compromise the integrity of the packaging during transportation, and are not otherwise prohibited in this subchapter.

Break-bulk means packages of hazardous materials that are handled individually, palletized, or unitized for purposes of transportation as opposed to bulk and containerized freight.

Btu means British thermal unit.

Bulk packaging means a packaging, other than a vessel or a barge, including a transport vehicle or freight container, in which hazardous materials are loaded with no intermediate form of containment and which has:

(1) A maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid;

(2) A maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882 pounds) and a maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or

(3) A water capacity greater than 454 kg (1000 pounds) as a receptacle for a gas as defined in Sec. 173.115 of this subchapter.

Bureau of Explosives means the Bureau of Explosives (B of E) of the Association of American Railroads.

C means Celsius or Centigrade.

Cargo aircraft only means an aircraft that is used to transport cargo and is not engaged in carrying passengers. For purposes of this subchapter, the terms cargo aircraft only, cargo-only aircraft and cargo aircraft have the same meaning.

Carrier means a person engaged in the transportation of passengers or property by:

(1) Land or water, as a common, contract, or private carrier, or

(2) Civil aircraft.

CC means closed-cup.

Class means hazard class. See hazard class.

Class 1. See Sec. 173.50 of this subchapter.



Carriage By Aircraft 49 CFR Part 175

Part 175 of 49 CFR covers the transportation of hazardous materials by air carriers and will be referenced throughout this training program.

Training Requirements and Recordkeeping 49 CFR 172.700

PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents

Subpart H--Training Sec. 172.704 Training requirements.

(a) Hazmat employee training shall include the following:

(1) General awareness/familiarization training. Each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.

(2) Function-specific training.

(i) Each hazmat employee shall be provided function-specific training concerning requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions issued under subchapter A of this chapter, which are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.

(ii) As an alternative to function-specific training on the requirements of this subchapter, training relating to the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code may be provided to the extent such training addresses functions authorized by Secs. 171.11 and 171.12 of this subchapter.

(3) Safety training. Each hazmat employee shall receive safety training concerning--

(i) Emergency response information required by subpart G of part 172;

(ii) Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; and

(iii) Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such as the proper procedures for handling packages containing hazardous materials.

(b) OSHA or EPA Training. Training conducted by employers to comply with the hazard communication programs required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor (29 CFR 1910.120) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (40 CFR 311.1), to the extent that training addresses the training specified in paragraph (a) of this section, may be used to satisfy the training requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of training.

(c) Initial and recurrent training—

(1) Initial training. A new hazmat employee, or a hazmat employee who changes job functions may perform those functions prior to the completion of training provided--

(i) The employee performs those functions under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable hazmat employee; and

(ii) The training is completed within 90 days after employment or a change in job function.



(2) Recurrent training. A hazmat employee shall receive the training required by this subpart at least once every three years.

(3) Relevant Training. Relevant training received from a previous employer or other source may be used to satisfy the requirements of this subpart provided a current record of training is obtained from hazmat employees' previous employer.

(4) Compliance. Each hazmat employer is responsible for compliance with the requirements of this subchapter regardless of whether the training required by this subpart has been completed.

(d) Recordkeeping. A record of current training, inclusive of the preceding three years, in accordance with this section shall be created and retained by each hazmat employer for as long as that employee is employed by that employer as a hazmat employee and for 90 days thereafter. The record shall include:

(1) The hazmat employee's name;

(2) The most recent training completion date of the hazmat employee's training;

(3) A description, copy, or the location of the training materials used to meet the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section;

(4) The name and address of the person providing the training; and

(5) Certification that the hazmat employee has been trained and tested, as required by this subpart.

(e) Limitation. A hazmat employee who repairs, modifies, reconditions, or tests packagings as qualified for use in the transportation of hazardous materials, and who does not perform any other function subject to the requirements of this subchapter, is not subject to the safety training requirement of paragraph (a)(3) of this section.

Enforcement

Enforcement of the hazardous materials transportation regulations is carried out by the various agencies of the DOT, in particular the Federal Aviation Administration relating to air transportation of hazardous materials.

Fines and Penalties

Both civil and criminal penalties can be levied against persons who knowingly or willfully transport or offer for transport, hazardous materials that are not properly identified, classified, packed, marked, labeled, documented, or handled correctly for transportation.

Civil penalties can be as high as $27,500 dollars per day, per violation, and criminal penalties can result in up to 5 years imprisonment.

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Module 2 - Hidden Dangerous Goods

Hidden Dangerous Goods

Some cargo may contain hazardous materials that are not readily apparent. Some examples include:

• Camping Gear - may contain flammable gas, flammable liquid, matches.

• Diving Equipment - may contain high intensity diving lamps which can generate extremely high heat when operated in air or compressed gases.

• Household Goods - may contain hazardous materials such as paint, aerosols, bleaching powder, etc.

• Medical Supplies - may contain dangerous chemicals.

• Photographic Supplies - may contain dangerous chemicals.

• Machinery Parts - may include dangerous goods (adhesives, paints, sealants, solvents, etc.)

Hidden Shipment Indicators

Consumer Warnings

Many times when looking at a package, you may see the following:

• CAUTION

• WARNING

• DANGER

These consumer warnings indicate that a product may contain some dangerous materials, but not always. "Danger" is the most serious of the consumer warnings.

The final determination of whether or not a substance is hazardous should still be left up to the shipper. These packages with some consumer warnings do not necessarily require a hazard label. Packages should still be handled with care.

Suspicious Cargo and Baggage Awareness

Hazardous materials found in baggage include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, loaded firearms, and radioactive materials and liquid and solids which have anesthetic, noxious or other similar properties which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to passengers and/or flight crew members. Examples are: paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, life-saving devices and radio- pharmaceutical. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 1 quart total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking material carried on your person.

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Module 3 Company Materials (COMAT)

Identify and Recognize DG COMAT

Certain items sent as company materials or “COMAT” may contain dangerous goods, some specific items to look for are included below, but this list is not meant to be all-inclusive. This list has been furnished by FAA Security, HNL as a courtesy and a guideline only, it is up to each shipper or carrier to identify and classify each item shipped under the most accurate and appropriate proper shipping name and shipping description.

“When aircraft or ground power parts are removed and are to e shipped for repair, either to a maintenance base, a repair facility, or the manufacturer, they MUST be declared as hazardous material if they have been in contact with hazardous materials and have not been thoroughly washed or purged. Shipment on company aircraft must follow the company dangerous goods program. If the operator does have a will-carry program, the part must be proper packed, marked, labeled, and declared and the pilot notification form must be prepared and given to the crew. If the operator has a recognition-only program the part MAY NOT be carried on company aircraft and must be proper packed, marked, labeled and declared and given to a freight forwarder or an operator who does have a will-carry program.”

Article PROPER SHIPPING NAME UN OR ID NUMBER

HAZARD CLASS

Aircraft engine Engine, Internal combustion UN 3166 9

Aircraft fuel control valves Dangerous Goods in Apparatus ID 8001 9

Aircraft fuel control units Dangerous Goods in Apparatus ID 8001 9

Aircraft fuel pumps Dangerous Goods in Apparatus ID 8001 9

APU fuel control units Dangerous Goods in Apparatus ID 8001 9

APU fuel shutoff valve Dangerous Goods in Apparatus ID 8001 9

Aircraft escape slides Life-Saving Appliance, self-inflating UN 3072 9

Life vests Life-Saving Appliance, not self-inflating UN 2990 9

Personal breathing apparatus

Oxygen, compressed UN 1072 2.2

Aircraft fire bottles Fire extinguishers UN 1044 2.2

Actuators for fire bottles Igniters UN 0454 1.4s

Cabin fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers UN 1044 2.2

Corrosive liquid fire extinguisher charges

Fire extinguisher charges UN 1774 8

Radar RT units Magnetized Material UN 2807 9

Oxygen generators/canisters

Oxygen generator, chemical UN 3356 5.1

Aircraft oxygen bottles Oxygen, compressed UN 1072 2.2

Aeromed cylinders (filled or residual)

Oxygen, compressed UN 1072 2.2

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Specific DG COMAT Exceptions 49 CFR 175.10(a)(2)

The following is an excerpt from 49 CFR

Subpart A--General Information and Regulations Sec. 175.10 Exceptions.

(a) This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) Aviation fuel and oil in tanks that are in compliance with the installation provisions of 14 CFR, chapter 1.

(2) Hazardous materials required aboard an aircraft in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements and operating regulations. Unless otherwise approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, items of replacement for such hazardous materials must be transported in accordance with this subchapter except that--

(i) In place of the required packagings, packagings specially designed for the transport of aircraft spares and supplies may be used, provided such packagings provide at least an equivalent level of protection to those that would be required by this subchapter;

(ii) Aircraft batteries are not subject to quantity limitations such as those provided in Sec. 172.101 or Sec. 175.75(a) of this subchapter; and,

(iii) A tire assembly with a serviceable tire is not subject to the provisions of this subchapter provided the tire is not inflated to a gauge pressure exceeding the maximum rated pressure for that tire.

Facility Storage, Safe Movement and Handling Requirements for DG COMAT

49 CFR 175.78

As outlined in module 5 of this training program, certain segregation requirements apply to the storage and safe movement of hazardous materials.

1. Neither 49 CFR or the ICAO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS stipulate requirements for the storage area in the warehouse. The area used for HM should be isolated from vehicular and pedestrian traffic to greatest extent possible. However, the area must not be totally inaccessible in the event of an emergency. An area near the far end of a warehouse near a door might be desirable since it would provide a degree of isolation from persons and vehicles yet still allow access for emergency personnel (e.g., firefighters).

2. The following items should be placed in the area: (a) a "NO SMOKING" sign, (b) a non combustible absorbent material (e.g., sand), (c) a fire extinguisher rated for Type A, B and C fires, (d) an illustration of the all of the hazard labels.

Proper Disposal Procedures for DG COMAT, Environmental Precautions

In addition to the DOT regulations, carriers are subject to regulations from OSHA and the EPA regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials. Many materials that are not considered “hazmat” or “dangerous goods” but the DOT are regulated by these agencies.

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Transportation Precautions

Again, in most cases, hazardous materials shipments that are COMAT are subject to the same regulations as if they were being transported as a shipment from a customer.

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Module 4 – Documentation

These area are covered in the following training section:

• Shipper’s Certification Requirements for Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 172.204

• Shipping Paper Requirements 49 CFR 172.200 and 172.201

• Description of Hazardous Materials Required on Shipping Papers 49 CFR 172.202 and 172.203

What follows is an outline of the general shipping paper requirements under 49 CFR and IATA/ICAO.

Identification

Look the substance up in the List of Dangerous Goods (IATA DGR 4.2, 49 CFR 172.10) to be sure that proper shipping name, hazard class and packing group assignments have been correctly made.

IATA DGR

The list of Dangerous Goods for IATA is found in section 4.2 An example is listed below is a sample of commonly shipped items.

COLUMN HEADINGS in IATA Section 4.2 “List of Dangerous Goods” UN

or

ID

NO

“A”

Proper shipping name / Description

Class

or

Div

Sub Risk

Hazard

Labels

PG Passenger and Cargo Aircraft

Ltd QTY Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net Instr. Qty/Pkg Instr. Qty/Pkg

Cargo Aircraft Only

Pkg Max Net Instr. Qty/Pkg

Spec ial

prov-isions

A B C D E F G H I J K

2794 Batteries, wet, filled with acid electric storage †

8 Corrosive III 800 No Limit 800 No Limit

1950 Aerosols, flammable N.O.S. (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)

2.1 Flammable Gas

Y203 30 kg G

203 75 kg 203 150 kg

8000 Consumer Commodity containing flammable aerosol and/or non-flammable aerosol and/or flammable liquid and/or toxic substance †

9 Miscellaneous 910 25 kg G 910 25 kg G

1263 Paint 3 Flamm. Liquid I

II

III

Y305

Y309

1 L

10 L

302

305

309

1 L

5 L

60 L

303

307

310

30 L

60 L

220 L

A3 A7 A72

1089 Acetaldehyde 3 Flamm. Liquid I Forbidden 304 30 L A1



Explanation of the Columns in the IATA list of dangerous goods

Column A The UN or ID number of the substance. Most require the "UN" prefix. Items in series "8000" and above require the prefix "ID".

Column B The Proper Shipping Name of the substance. The spelling on the paperwork and marking on the package must match exactly with the name listed in Bold Face Type.

Column C Hazard Class. This is the primary hazard class for this proper shipping name.

Column D Subsidiary risk. This is the secondary hazard(s) for this proper shipping name,

Column E Hazard labels. These are the hazard labels associated with this proper shipping name. The primary hazard label is listed first, followed by any subsidiary risk labels.

Column F Packing Group. This indicates the degree of danger in some hazard glasses. This number must appear on the shipping papers.

Column G The packing instruction for packages acceptable for Limited Quantity on passenger carrying or cargo aircraft. If no packing instruction is shown, the substance cannot be carried under Limited Quantity provisions.

Column H The maximum quantity permitted per package

Column I The packing instruction for packages acceptable on passenger or cargo aircraft.

Column J The maximum quantity permitted per package that is acceptable on passenger or cargo aircraft.

Column K Cargo Aircraft only - Packing instructions

Column L Cargo Aircraft only - Maximum net quantity per package.

Column M "Special provisions". This is additional explanatory information concerning that proper shipping name that is found in section 4.4



49 CFR Hazardous Materials Table found in 172.101

Packaging Authorizations

(173.***)

Quantity Limitations

Vessel Stowage Requirements

Sym-

bols

(1)

Hazardous Materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(2)

Hazard

class or Division

(3)

Identification numbers

(4)

Packing Group

(5)

Labels codes

(6)

Special provisions

(7)

Exception

s

(8a)

Non-Bulk

packaging

(8a)

Bulk packaging

(8c)

Passenger

aircraft or railca

r

(9a)

Cargo aircra

ft only

(9b)

Vessel

Stowage

(10a)

Other stowag

e provisi

ons

(10b)

Perfumery Products with flammable solvents

3 UN1266 II

III

3

3

T7, T30

B1, T7, T30

150

150

202

203

242

242

15 L

60 L

60 L

220 L

B

A

D Consumer Commodity

ORM-D None None 156, 306

156, 306

None 30 kg Gross

30 kg Gross

A

Flammable Liquid, N.O.S.

3 UN 1993

3

3

3

T42

T8, T31

B1,B52,T7,T30

150

150

150

201

202

203

243

242

242

1 L

5 L

60 L

30 L

60 L

220 L

E

B

A

A Acetaldehyde ammonia

9 UN 1841

III 9 155 204 240 200 kg

200 kg

A

Aerosols, flammable (each not exceeding 1 l capacity)

2.1 UN 1950

2.1 N82 306 None None 75 kg 150 kg

A 40,48,85

Explanation of the Columns in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (172.101)

Column 1 Symbols. Indicates several things about this particular proper shipping name.

"A" Means it is only regulated by air

"W" Means it is only regulated by water

"D" Means that this proper shipping name can only be used for domestic transportation

"I" Means that this proper shipping name is used for international transportation

"+" means that the proper shipping name is fixed and cannot be changed (i.e. you could not rename it say, as a "consumer commodity" and ship as an ORM-D



Column 2 The Proper Shipping Name of the substance. The spelling on the paperwork and marking on the package must match exactly with the name listed in Roman type. Additional descriptive text is shown in italics and may be included (it is not mandatory).

Column 3 Hazard Class. This is the primary hazard class for this proper shipping name.

Column 4 Identification numbers. The UN or NA number of the substance.

Column 5 Packing Group. This indicates the degree of danger in some hazard classes. This number must appear on the shipping papers.

Column 6 Hazard labels. These are the hazard labels associated with this proper shipping name. The primary hazard label is listed first, followed by any subsidiary risk labels.

Column 7 "Special provisions". This is additional explanatory information concerning that proper shipping name that is found in 172.102

Column 8 Packaging Authorizations

8A Exceptions. If there is a number listed in this column it means that there is an exception for this proper shipping name found in part 173.xxx where the "XXX" is the paragraph number.

8B Non bulk packaging instructions. This section is the specific packaging instructions for this proper shipping name found in part 173.xxx where the "XXX" is the specific paragraph number.

8C Bulk packaging instructions. This section is the specific packaging instructions for this proper shipping name found in part 173.xxx where the "XXX" is the specific paragraph number.

Column 9 Quantity limitations

9A Quantity limitations per package acceptable for carriage on passenger carrying aircraft.

9B Quantity limitations per package acceptable for carriage on cargo only aircraft.

Column 10 Vessel Stowage Requirements

10A Vessel stowage locations

10B Other stowage provisions



Hazardous Substances

What are “Hazardous Substances”

Hazardous Substances are materials that are designated as an “environmental hazard” when shipped in certain quantities per package.

The D.O.T. publishes a list of these substances 49 CFR 172.101 Appendix A.

Anyone who offers, ships, carries or accepts a hazardous materials shipment must check to see if the proper shipping name, or the ingredients is listed as a Hazardous Substance by the U.S. D.O.T.

IATA at one time published a list of the Hazardous Substances but discontinued it several years ago.

For the purpose of this seminar, we will reproduce the first few pages of the list of hazardous substances from a previous year -- this may not be the most up to date list so do not use this back at the office.

172.101 App A

Appendix A to § 172.101 - List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities

1. This Appendix lists materials and their corresponding reportable quantities (RQ's) that are listed or designated as "hazardous substances" under section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601(14) (CERCLA; 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq).

This is only basic, familiarization training with this subject!

If your company routinely ships any of the substances on the following substances List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities, you should study this section of carefully.



Table 1. Hazardous Substances Other Than Radionuclides (Sample Listing Only)

Hazardous substance Synonyms Reportable Qty

Acenaphthene 100 (45.4)

Acenaphthylene 5000 (2270)

Acetaldehyde Ethanal 1000 (454)

Acetaldehyde, chloro- Chloroacetaldehyde 1000 (454)

Acetaldehyde, trichloro- Chloral 5000 (2270)

Acetic acid 5000 (2270)

Acetone 2-Propanone 5000 (2270)

Acrolein 2-Propenal 1 (0.454)

Acrylamide 2-Propenamide 5000 (2270)

Acrylic acid 2-Propenoic acid 5000 (2270)

Acrylonitrile 2-Propenenitrile 100 (45.4)

Adipic acid 5000 (2270)

Allyl alcohol 2-Propen-1-ol 100 (45.4)

Allyl chloride 1000 (454)

Aluminum phosphide 100 (45.4)

Ammonia 100 (45.4)

Ammonium bichromate Ammonium dichromate @ 10 (4.54)

Benzene 10 (4.54)

Calcium hypochlorite 10 (4.54)

Ethyl ether Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis- 100 (45.4)

Ferric chloride 1000 (454)

Ferric nitrate 1000 (454)

Formaldehyde Methylene oxide 100 (45.4)

Hydrochloric acid Hydrogen chloride 5000 (2270)

Mercury 1 (0.454)

Potassium hydroxide 1000 (454)

Saccharin and salts 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)- 100 (45.4)

one,1,1-dioxide

Sodium 10 (4.54)

Sodium arsenate 1 (0.454)

Sodium arsenite 1 (0.454)



Shipping Paper Summary

Required Information

Under 49 CFR, and IATA rules the following information must be on the shipping papers and in this order:

Requirement 49 CFR Ref. IATA Ref.

þ Proper shipping name 172.202(a) 8.1.6.9, Step 1

þ Technical Name (if applicable) 172.203(k) 8.1.6.9, Step 1

þ Hazard Class/Division 172.202(a) 8.1.6.9, Step 2

þ UN/NA number 172.202(a)(3) 8.1.6.9, Step 3

þ Packing Group (if applicable) 172.202(a)(4) 8.1.6.9, Step 4

The information shown in the basic description must be shown in the proper sequence (172.202(b), 49 CFR):

1. Proper shipping name

2. Technical name (if applicable)

3. Hazard Class

4. Identification number

5. Packing group

Separation of entries

Entries can be separated by spaces, commas or slashes. Commas are more common.

Other Required Information

þ Total Quantity 172.202(a)(5)

þ Emergency Response Phone No. 172.604(a)

þ Emergency Response Information 172.602(a)

Sometimes Required

þ DOT E number 172.203(a)

þ Limited Quantity 172.203(b)

þ Hazardous Substance 172.203(c)

þ Dangerous When Wet 172.203(j)

þ Poison/Name 172.203(m)(1)

You can remember this by the acronym: "SHIP" • Proper SHIPping name • Hazard Class • Identification / UN

number • Packing group



Shipping Papers for Hazardous Materials Aboard Aircraft 49 CFR 175.35

Sec 175.35

(a) A copy of the shipping papers required by Sec. 175.30(a)(2) must accompany the shipment it covers during transportation aboard an aircraft.

(b) The documents required by paragraph (a) of this section and Sec. 175.33 may be combined into one document if it is given to the pilot-in-command before departure of the aircraft.

Editorial note: (Sec 173.33 refers to the Pilot in Command Notification) which will be discussed in this training program).



Module 4 Quiz – documentation

(1a) You have three 5 L drums of Methyl ethyl ketone . The Class is Flammable Liquid and the packing group is "medium danger". The UN number 1193.

You also have one 220 litre drum of a Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. that contains tetrahydrofuran, it is assigned the packing group with the minor danger..

Complete the following paperwork.

No. Of Pcs & Type

HM

Description Ttl Quantity (Wgt or Volume)

Emergency Phone Contact: 1-800-Chemtrec

(b) Circle the errors on the paperwork below:

No. Of Pcs & Type

HM

Description Ttl Quantity (Wgt or Volume)

10 Pallets Auto body parts 6000 Lbs 1 Drum Acetal Bromide, Corrosive, 1716, Packing Group Two 50 L

Emergency Phone Contact: 546-3232

(2) According to the requirements of CFR-49, hazardous materials on a bill with non-hazardous materials must be listed in a certain manner.

What are the methods of identifying shipments of hazardous materials on the shipping papers:

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(3) Certain "n.o.s." categories require what additional information on the shipping papers ?

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(4) Undert CFR-49, how do you know which part of the description in the Hazardous Materials Table is the proper shipping name ?

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(ii) Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials (except those labeled FLAMMABLE),

(iii) Materials in Division 6.2 (etiologic or infectious substances),

(iv) Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials with a flashpoint above 23 deg.C (73 deg.F) that do not meet the definition of another hazardous class,

(v) Class 9 (miscellaneous hazardous) materials, and ORM-D materials.

(2) When packages of hazardous materials acceptable for cargo-only or passenger-carrying aircraft are carried on cargo aircraft only where other means of transportation are impracticable or not available, packages may be carried in accordance with procedures approved in writing by the FAA Air Transportation Security Field Office responsible for the operator's overall aviation security program or the FAA Air Transportation Security Division in the region where the operator is located.

(3) When packages of hazardous materials acceptable for cargo-only or passenger-carrying aircraft are carried on small, single pilot, cargo aircraft only being used where other means of transportation are impracticable or not available, they may be carried without quantity limitation as specified in Sec. 175.75 in a location that is not accessible to the pilot if:

(i) No person other than the pilot, an FAA inspector, the shipper or consignee of the material or a representative of the shipper or consignee so designated in writing, or a person necessary for handling the material is carried on the aircraft;

(ii) The pilot is provided with written instructions on characteristics and proper handling of the materials; and

(iii) Whenever a change of pilots occurs while the material is on board, the new pilot is briefed under a hand-to-hand signature service provided by the operator of the aircraft.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) No person may carry a material subject to the requirements of this subchapter that is acceptable for carriage in a passenger-carrying aircraft (other than magnetized materials) unless it is located in the aircraft in a place that is inaccessible to persons other than crew-members.

(f) Paragraphs (a) and (e) of this section do not apply to a person operating an aircraft under Sec. 175.310 which, because of its size and configuration, makes it impossible for that person to comply.

(g) No person may load magnetized material (which might cause an erroneous magnetic compass reading) on an aircraft, in the vicinity of a magnetic compass, or compass master unit, that is a part of the instrument equipment of the aircraft, in a manner that affects its operation. If this requirement cannot be met, a special aircraft swing and compass calibration may be made.



175.320 Cargo aircraft only; only means of transportation

(a) Notwithstanding Sec. 172.101 of this subchapter, when means of transportation other than air are impracticable or not available, hazardous materials listed in the following table may be carried on a cargo aircraft only, subject to the conditions stated in the table and in paragraph (b) of this section and, when appropriate, paragraph (c) of this section:

Material Class Conditions Combustible liquid n.o.s

Class 3 (combustible liquid).

Permitted in installed tanks each having a capacity of more than 450 liters (118.9 gallons) subject to the conditions specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

Oil n.o.s.; petroleum oil or petroleum oil, n.o.s.

Class 3 (flammable liquid).

Permitted in metal drums having rated capacities of 220 liters (58.1 gallons)or less. May not be transported in the same aircraft with materials classed as Class 1 (explosive), Class 5 (oxidizer), or Class 8 (corrosive) materials. Permitted in installed tanks each having a capacity of 450 liters (118.9 gallons). Subject to the conditions specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

High explosives Class 1 (explosive) materials.

Limited to Class 1 (explosive) materials to be used for blasting. Permitted only when no other cargo is aboard the aircraft or when being transported in the same aircraft with an authorized shipment of any one or more of any of the following materials to be used for blasting: Ammonium nitrate-fuel oil mixtures. Blasting explosives (Division 1.1D or 1.5D), or Blasting agent (Division 1.5D), Very insensitive explosive substances, n.o.s., or Substances, EVI, n.o.s. (Division 1.5D), Extremely insensitive explosive articles or Articles, EEI (Division 1.6N). Detonating cord. Propellant explosive (solid) (Division1.3) (water gels only)Propellant explosive (liquid) (Division1.3) (water gels only)

Gasoline Class 3 (flammable liquid)

Permitted in metal drum having rated capacities of 220 liters (58.1 gallons) or less. May not be transported in the same aircraft with materials classed as Class 1 (explosive), Class 5 (oxidizer), or Class 8 (corrosive) materials. Permitted in installed tanks each having a capacity of 450 liters (118.9 gallons). Subject to the conditions specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

Fuel, aviation, turbine engine; methyl. alcohol; or toluene.

Class 3 (flammable liquid)

Permitted in metal drums authorized for Packing Group I or II liquid hazardous materials having rated capacities of 220 liters (58.1 gallons) or less. May not be transported in the same aircraft with Class 1 (explosives), Class 5 (oxidizer), or Class 8 (corrosive) materials. Permitted in installed tanks each having a capacity of more than 450 liters (118.9 gallons) subject to the conditions specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

Detonators, detonator assemblies and boosters with detonators.

Division 1.4 (Class C) explosives.

With the exception of Division 1.1 or 1.2 Detonators, detonator assemblies and boosters with detonators, permitted only when there are no Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Class A) explosives aboard aircraft.

Detonators, detonator assemblies and boosters with detonators.

Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Class A) explosives.

Permitted only when no other hazardous material is aboard the aircraft.

(b) The following conditions apply to the carriage of hazardous materials performed under the authority of this section:



Stowage Compatibility 49 CFR 175.78

Packages containing dangerous goods which might react dangerously with each other must not be stowed next to each other or in a position that would allow interaction.

The chart below details which hazard classes are not compatible with one another and must be separated. Only primary hazards are considered.

IATA/ICAO Segregation table (updated 2002)

Classes 6,7 and 9 and Division 4.1 are not included in this chart since they do not require segregation from other classes of dangerous goods.

Explosives Class 1

Gases Class 2 (All Div)

Flammable Liquid Class 3

Spontane-ously combus-tible Div. 4.2

Dangerous when Wet Div. 4.3

Oxidizers; Div 5.1

Organic Peroxides Div 5.2

Corrosives Class 8

Explosives Class 1 (Excluding 1.4S)

Note 1: Same Compatibility Group

Only1

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Explosives Div 1.4S

Note 2

Gases Class 2

NO

Flammable Liquid Class 3

NO NO

Spontaneously combustible Div. 4.2

NO NO

Dangerous when Wet Div 4.3

NO NO

Oxidizers Div 5.1

NO NO NO

Organic Peroxides Div 5.2

NO

Corrosives Class 8

NO NO

NO Indicates classes which are not compatible with each other and MUST be physically separated by non-dangerous cargo, or separately tied down on the pallet or the vehicle.

Subsidiary hazards must now be considered (as of July 1, 2001).

Note1: Explosives belonging to the same compatibility group may be stowed together regardless of their division number. Explosives of different compatibility groups may not be stowed together regardless of their division. However, explosives of Division 1.4., compatibility group S may be

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Labels Required on Packages Containing Hazardous Materials 49 CFR Subpart E

In addition to the marking requirements, the shipper must ensure that:

n any irrelevant labelling has been removed

n only labels of durable quality and correct specification are used

n labels are securely affixed in the correct location

n all responsibilities for labelling have been met before presenting the package to the carrier for shipment

Hazard Labels

Hazard Labels

Some articles and substances may require one or more subsidiary risk labels as well as a primary hazard label.

A change that took effect July 1, 2001 changed the regulations so that there is now no difference between the appearance of a primary or subsidiary risk label.

So basically, there is no way to tell from looking at package bearing two hazard labels, which is the primary hazard.

You would have to look at the paperwork to make that determination.

Note: Text is not required on the Hazard label. It is the number, symbol and color that are important in distinguishing the label.



Handling Labels

Handling labels are used to provide information on the proper handling and stowage of packages of dangerous goods in addition to the hazard labels.

Magnetized Material Label

Magnetized Material may affect the compass of an airplane. The pilot must tell the loaders where to load packages containing magnetized material so that they will not affect the operation of the aircraft.

Cargo Aircraft Only Label

Packages with this label must not be loaded on passenger aircraft. This orange label must appear next to the hazard label on the package.

Orientation Marking labels (172.312)

Packages must always be handled and stowed in the upright position as indicated by the arrows. Combination packages (inner + outer packaging) containing liquids are required to have the "This Way Up" or "Package Orientation Labels" on two opposite sides. However, it is a good idea to put labels on all packages. The words "This Side Up" are helpful to determine the right end up, but are not required. It is the arrows that are the most important to include on the package.

Arrows required



Placement of Labels (49 CFR, 172.406)

172.406(a)(ii) Hazard labels must be located on the same surface of the package and near the proper shipping name marking, if the package dimensions are adequate.

172.406(b) A label may be affixed by a tag or other suitable means to a package (not containing radioactive material) that is not large enough to accommodate the label, or a cylinder or a package with an irregular surface that cannot accommodate the label.

172.406(c) When subsidiary risk labels are required, they must be placed next to the primary hazard label, or be placed no farther than 150 mm (6 inches) apart.

172.406(e) Normally, only one hazard label is required for each proper shipping name. However, duplicate labels must be displayed on packages or overpacks having a volume greater than 64 cubic feet and for any package containing Radioactive materials.

172.406(f) A label must be clearly visible and may not be obscured by markings or attachments.

Also, labels may not overlap one another or appear on different faces of the package at the same time (i.e. a label that is folded over the corner of a package).



Illustration of correctly marked/labeled package



Keeping and Replacement of Hazardous Materials Labels 49 CFR 175.40

Sec. 175.40 Keeping and replacement of labels.

(a) Aircraft operators who engage in the transportation of hazardous materials must keep an adequate supply of the labels specified in subpart E of part 172 of this subchapter, on hand at each location where shipments are loaded aboard aircraft.

(b) Lost or detached labels for packages of hazardous materials must be replaced in accordance with the information provided on the shipping papers.



Module 6 Quiz – Marking and Labeling

EXERCISE - Unit 3: Marking and Labelling 1) A package bears these two labels. Indicate: The two hazards involved: _____________________________________ _____________________________________

2) According to the regulations, the UN or ID number is required to be marked on all packages of dangerous goods.

True: _____ False: _____

3) Which package is correctly marked? (circle A or B)

(a) Arrows (b) Words THIS SIDE UP

A B

4) The net quantity and gross weight must be marked on all packages of dangerous goods.

True: _____ False: _____

5) According to the regulations, text must be included on all labels in addition to the hazard class numeral(s).

True: _____ False: _____

6) As of July 2001, only labels identifying primary hazards are permitted to have a class or division number printed in the lower corner.

True: _____ False: _____



7) What does the Orange "Danger" label mean?

______________________________________________________

8) When required, how many "Package Orientation (Arrows)" labels must be affixed on each combination package of liquid dangerous goods?

________

9) List three items that must be marked on every package of dangerous goods.

_______________________ ____________________________

_______________________

10) When the requirements are the same for cargo aircraft only as they are for passenger, boxes containing these items will never have the orange “Danger” label on them.

True: _____ False: _____

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Module 7 - Classification

Hazardous Materials Classification 49 CFR 172.101, 173.2, and 173.2(a)

Dangerous Goods are divided into 9 classes reflecting the type of risk involved.

Will the substance POISON you? Will it EXPLODE? These are TYPES of hazards.

In some classes, dangerous goods are further divided into sub-categories called "Divisions." In these cases reference is made only to the Division.

Example: Division 5.2 - not Class 5, Division 2.

Primary and Subsidiary Risks

Although some materials may meet the definition of more than one category or class, every Hazardous Material will be assigned to only one Primary Hazard Class. In addition to its Primary Hazard, some materials may also have a Subsidiary Hazard (Risk).

Example: A solvent that is not only Flammable, but Poisonous as well.

Responsibility

The shipper is responsible for correctly classifying an item of dangerous goods into one of the nine hazard classes, that corresponds with the type of danger presented by the substance.

Packing Groups

In addition to the classes and divisions, which indicate the type of danger, some hazardous materials in classes 3,4,5,6,8 and 9, are assigned packing groups (abbreviated "PG") to indicate the degree of danger within a class.

Packing Group I = Great Danger

Packing Group II = Medium Danger

Packing Group III = Minor Danger

For example: Gasoline is a PG II whereas many paints are PG III.

Importance of Packing Groups

Packing Groups communicate the degree of danger some materials present and are also used to determine the severity of package performance testing.

For example: A drop test is required on all packages of dangerous goods. Packing Group I materials are subjected to more severe tests than Packing Group III materials.



Complete List of Classes and Divisions

CLASS 1 - EXPLOSIVES [IATA 3.1.3; CFR 173.50(1)- (6)

Division 1.1 Mass Explosives

Articles or substances having a mass explosion hazard.

Division 1.2 Projection Hazard

Articles or substances having a projection hazard.

Division 1.3 Minor Blast or Projection

Articles or substances having a minor blast or projection hazard.

Division 1.4 No significant hazard

Articles or substances presenting no significant hazard.

Examples: Cartridges for weapons, signal, safety fuses.

Division 1.5 Insensitive with mass explosion hazard

Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard.

Division 1.6 Insensitive with no mass explosion

Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard.



CLASS 2 - GASES [IATA 3.2; CFR 173.115(a)-(c) )]

Division 2.1 Flammable gas

Any compressed gas which, when mixed with air in certain proportions, forms a flammable mixture.

Examples: Butane, Hydrogen.

Division 2.2 Non-flammable gas

Any non-flammable compressed gas or low-temperature liquefied gas.

Examples: Liquefied nitrogen, helium.

Division 2.3 Poison (toxic) gas

Most poisonous gases are forbidden for carriage by air; some are permitted. Note: text is optional on most labels, so the word “poison” instead of “toxic” is permitted

Examples: Aerosols of low toxicity and tear gas devices are some toxic gases which are permitted.

CLASS 3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS [IATA ref. 3.3.1; CFR ref. 173.120)]

Any liquid that gives off flammable vapors at 60.5° C (141° F) or below.

Examples: Paint, acetone, adhesives, gasoline, alcohols.

Packing Group assignment for



Any substance which presents a danger during transportation that is not covered by other classes. Substances with an anesthetic, noxious or similar properties.

Examples: Dry ice, life rafts, asbestos, magnetized materials.

CONSUMER COMMODITIES ARE CLASS 9 under IATA (AIR)

Articles such as Paint, Cosmetics, medicines and other items that meet the definition of a “consumer commodity” can be RECLASSIFIED from their original hazard class (i.e. Paint is normally a Class 3 Flammable Liquid) to the new hazard class of “Class 9 Miscellaneous, and a NEW proper shipping name and ID number of “Consumer Commodity”, ID 8000) This

U.S. DOT Hazard Classes

Combustible Liquids

A liquid with a flashpoint greater than 60.5° C (141° F) and less than 93° C (200° F).

Combustible liquids are generally not regulated in non-bulk packaging.

ORM-D

"Other Regulated Materials" type D is a U.S. DOT hazard class for certain types of consumer commodities. (It is not recognized internationally.)

These are items in small quantities per package that are in a form suitable and intended for retail sale, personal or home use.

Examples include; cosmetics, toiletry articles, and other items you could buy "off the shelf".

These items may be reclassified by the shipper from their original hazard class to "ORM-D" and the proper shipping name changed to "Consumer Commodity" if all the requirements are met.

Note: ORM-D shipments that are sent by air, must be in packages bearing the marking ORM-D Air. ORM-D Air is not a hazard class, but

it is a certification that the package containing the consumer commodity will meet the requirements for transport by air (i.e. changes in pressure, temperature, etc.)



Aviation Regulated Liquids and Solids, and “noxious” items

Some items may be considered hazardous materials based solely on their noxious or irritating properties even though they do not meet the definitions of hazard classes 1 through 8.

It is important to note that the definition of a class 9 dangerous good includes the following from 49 CFR 173.140: “Any material which has an anesthetic, noxious or other similar property which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to a flight crew member so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties”.

This could include the fumes from cleaners used to “purge” fuel tanks or clean aircraft parts.



Module 7 Quiz – Classification

1) If you see a warning on a package that says "CAUTION: may be harmful if swallowed," this means it is definitely a Class 6 Poison.

True False

2) Write the appropriate hazard class name opposite the following Class/Division numbers. (Example: 2.3 Toxic Gas)

1 _____________________________ 5.1 ______________________________

2.1 _____________________________ 6.2 ______________________________

3 _____________________________ 7 ______________________________

4.1 _____________________________ 8 ______________________________

2.2 ____________________________ 9 ______________________________

4.3 _____________________________ 5.2 ______________________________



3) List below the names of the corresponding hazard classes: Explosives with a mass explosion hazard

Division/Class ____

Substances likely to spontaneously combust

Division/Class ____

Toxic Gas

Division/Class ____

Substances, on contact with water likely to give off flammable gases

Division/Class ____

4) All of the following hazard-class numeric assignments are correct except:

a. Class 1--Explosives b. Class 3--Flammable liquids and solids c. Class 6--Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances d. Class 8--Corrosives

5) Class 4 comprises all of the following divisions except:

a. Substances liable to spontaneous combustion b. Flammable Solids c Organic peroxides d. Substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases

6) What is the division number of the hazard indicated by the label tothe right?

_______________________________ 7) Dry Ice would fall under which hazard class _____________________?

8) Under the U.S. regulations, cosmetics packaged for retail use could be classified as what class?

_____________________



Unacceptable Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 172.101, 173.21, and 175.3

Subpart B--Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation

Sec. 173.21 Forbidden materials and packages.

Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, the offering for transportation or transportation of the following is forbidden:

(a) Materials that are designated ``Forbidden'' in Column 3 of the Sec. 172.101 table.

(b) Forbidden explosives as defined in Sec. 173.54 of this part.

(c) Electrical devices which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous quantity of heat, unless packaged in a manner which precludes such an occurrence.

(d) For carriage by aircraft, any package which has a magnetic field of more than 0.00525 gauss measured at 4.5 m (15 feet) from any surface of the package.

(e) A material in the same packaging, freight container, or overpack with another material, the mixing of which is likely to cause a dangerous evolution of heat, or flammable or poisonous gases or vapors, or to produce corrosive materials.

(f) A package containing a material which is likely to decompose with a self-accelerated decomposition temperature (SADT) of 50 deg.C (122 deg.F) or less, or polymerize at a temperature of 54 deg.C (130 deg.F) or less with an evolution of a dangerous quantity of heat or gas when decomposing or polymerizing, unless the material is stabilized or inhibited in a manner to preclude such evolution. [Editorial note: this paragraph is truncated, see current copy of 49 CFR for more detailed information…]

(g) Packages which give off a flammable gas or vapor, released from a material not otherwise subject to this subchapter, likely to create a flammable mixture with air in a transport vehicle.

(h) Packages containing materials (other than those classed as explosive) which will detonate in a fire.

(1) For purposes of this paragraph, ``detonate'' means an explosion in which the shock wave travels through the material at a speed greater than the speed of sound.

(2) When tests are required to evaluate the performance of a package under the provisions of this paragraph, the testing must be done or approved by one of the agencies specified in Sec. 173.56.

(i) A package containing a cigarette lighter, or other similar device, equipped with an ignition element and containing fuel; except that a cigarette lighter or similar device subject to this paragraph may be shipped if the design of the device and its inner packaging has been examined by the Bureau of Explosives and specifically approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. The examination of cigarette lighters and similar devices containing gaseous fuel will include scrutiny for compliance with Sec. 173.308 of this part. For the status of approvals previously issued by the Bureau of Explosives, see Sec. 171.19 of this subchapter.



(j) An organic peroxide of the ``ketone peroxide'' category which contains more than 9 percent available oxygen as calculated using the equation in Sec. 173.128(a)(4)(ii). The category, ketone peroxide, includes, but is not limited to:Acetyl acetone peroxideCyclohexanone peroxide(s)Diacetone alcohol peroxidesMethylcyclohexanone peroxide(s)Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s)Methyl isobutyl ketone peroxide(s)

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, including Sec. Sec. 171.11 and 175.10(a)(2) of this subchapter, an oxygen generator (chemical) as cargo on a passenger-carrying aircraft. This prohibition does not apply to an oxygen generator for medical or personal use of a passenger that meets the requirements of Sec. 175.10(a)(7) or Sec. 175.10(a)(24) of this subchapter.

Section 175.3

Sec. 175.3 Unacceptable hazardous materials shipments.

Hazardous materials that are not prepared for shipment in accordance with this subchapter may not be accepted for transportation or transported aboard an aircraft.

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Modules 8 - Identification

Purpose and Use of the Hazardous Materials Tables 49 CFR 172.101

As introduced in the documentation section, both 49 CFR and the IATA (ICAO) regulations contain a “list of dangerous goods”, which is actually a table showing basic information such as the proper shipping name, identification number, hazard class, packing group (if applicable), special provisions, quantity limitations and packaging instructions and exceptions.

Proper Shipping Names 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202

Every shipment must have a proper shipping name and these are listed in the IATA/ICAO regulations in BOLD TYPE or in 49 CFR in Roman Type .

Hazard Class (Definitions) 49 CFR 172.101 and 173.50 - 173.144

The definitions for the hazard classes are found in sections 173.50 through 173.144 of 49 CFR and in section 3 of the IATA regulations. This was reviewed with you in module 7 of this training manual.

UN/ID Numbers 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202

Nearly all proper shipping names are assigned an identification number consisting of 2 alpha characters followed by 4 digits. This 6 character sequence is used to quickly identify dangerous goods on the shipping papers, and as markings on packages.

These numbers found in 49 CFR will be listed as:

UN #### (for “UN” number, or United Nations identification number or

NA #### (for North America, which would be an identification number used by Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Some shipments under DOT rules may not have a number such as the proper shipping name “consumer commodity”.

Under the IATA regulations ALL dangerous goods are assigned identification numbers and in a case where ICAO has not designated a number, the prefix “ID” will be used.

For example, under IATA rules, the proper shipping name “consumer commodity” is designated as “ID 8000”.

Packing Group 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.202

This also was covered in Module 7. Only some hazard classes contain packing group criteria, those classes are: 3, 4, 5 ,6, 8 and sometimes class 9.

So, classes 1, 2 & 7 do not provide for packing groups to indicate the level of danger, though there are other considerations for those hazard classes such as divisions which take precedence over one another and different labels (such as class 7) which provide for a relative indication of hazard.

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Module 8 Quiz – Identification

1) A Class 8, corrosive material, posing a minor degree of danger would be assigned to UN Packing Group

a. I

b. II

c. III

d. No packing-group criteria has been developed for Class 8 items.

2) According to the DGR, any liquid with a flash point "less than or equal to ______ degrees Celsius" is considered to be a Flammable Liquid. (fill in blank)

Ref. ______________

3) An NOS Proper Shipping Name often requires what additional information?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

4) According to 49 CFR, how do you know which part of the words shown in the left hand column of the list of Dangerous Goods make up the proper shipping name:

_________________________________________________________________________

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Module 9 - Packing

Shippers Responsibilities 49 CFR 171.2(a) and 171.12

Sec. 171.2 General requirements.

(a) No person may offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless that person is registered in conformance with subpart G of part 107 of this chapter, if applicable, and the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required or authorized by applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption, approval or registration issued under this subchapter or subchapter A of this chapter.

Sec. 171.12 Import and export shipments.

(a) Importer's responsibility. Except in the case of a shipment from Canada conforming to Sec. 171.12a of this subchapter, each person importing a hazardous material into the United States shall provide the shipper and the forwarding agent at the place of entry into the United States timely and complete information as to the requirements of this subchapter that will apply to the shipment of the material within the United States. The shipper, directly or through the forwarding agent at the place of entry, shall provide the initial carrier in the United States the certificate of compliance required by Sec. 172.204 of this subchapter. The carrier may not accept the material for transportation unless the required certification is provided.

(b) IMDG Code [Editorial note: deleted as it does not apply to air transport].

(c) Use of IMDG Code in port areas[ Editorial note: deleted as it does not apply to air transport]

(d) Use of IAEA regulations for Class 7 (radioactive) materials[ Editorial note: deleted as it does not apply to air transport]

General Packing Requirements 49 CFR 173.24, 173.24(a), and 173.27

Sec. 173.24 General requirements for packagings and packages.

Sec. 173.27 General requirements for transportation by aircraft.

Packing Instructions and Assignments 49 CFR 172.101 and Part 173

As shown in the documentation module, both ICAO/IATA and 49 CFR have a “list of dangerous goods” which show pertinent information about that substance. Among the most important items for the shipper is determining the proper packing instructions for that substance. In 49 CFR those are found in the hazmat table (172.101) and in part 173.



Here is a review of the hazardous materials table found in 172.101 of 49 CFR

Packaging Authorizations

(173.***)

Quantity Limitations

Vessel Stowage Requirements

Sym-

bols

(1)

Hazardous Materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(2)

Hazard

class or Division

(3)

Identification numbers

(4)

Packing Group

(5)

Labels codes

(6)

Special provisions

(7)

Exception

s

(8a)

Non-Bulk

packaging

(8a)

Bulk packaging

(8c)

Passenger

aircraft or railca

r

(9a)

Cargo aircra

ft only

(9b)

Vessel

Stowage

(10a)

Other stowag

e provisi

ons

(10b)

Perfumery Products with flammable solvents

3 UN1266 II

III

3

3

T7, T30

B1, T7, T30

150

150

202

203

242

242

15 L

60 L

60 L

220 L

B

A

D Consumer Commodity

ORM-D None None 156, 306

156, 306

None 30 kg Gross

30 kg Gross

A

Flammable Liquid, N.O.S.

3 UN 1993

I

II

III

3

3

3

T42

T8, T31

B1,B52,T7,T30

150

150

150

201

202

203

243

242

242

1 L

5 L

60 L

30 L

60 L

220 L

E

B

A

A Acetaldehyde ammonia

9 UN 1841

III 9 155 204 240 200 kg

200 kg

A

Aerosols, flammable (each not exceeding 1 l capacity)

2.1 UN 1950

2.1 N82 306 None None 75 kg 150 kg

A 40,48,85

Column 1 Symbols. Indicates several things about this particular proper shipping name.

"A" Means it is only regulated by air

"W" Means it is only regulated by water

"D" Means that this proper shipping name can only be used for domestic transportation

"I" Means that this proper shipping name is used for international transportation

"+" means that the proper shipping name is fixed and cannot be changed (i.e. you could not rename it say, as a "consumer commodity" and ship as an ORM-D



Specification code

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Is the UN symbol on the package?

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A X,Y, or Z agree with Packing Group/Packing Instruction

(For packing groups I, II or III respectively). X or Y can be used for lower Packing Groups

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Maximum Gross Mass not exceeded

The number following the X,Y or Z is the maximum gross weight that particular package is allowed. If the actual gross weight of the package cannot exceeds this amount.

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A The Proper Shipping Name(s) including technical name where required, and the UN or ID Number(s)

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A The name(s) and Address(es) of Shipper and Consignee (both are needed for IATA shipments)

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A For Limited Quantity packagings: "LIMITED QUANTITY" or "LTD. QTY."

If the Packing Instruction is preceded by the letter "Y" (i.e. Y305), then the words "Limited Quantity" or "Ltd. Qty." must be marked on the package itself as well as the paperwork.

Labeling

[ ] YES [ ] NO The Primary Risk label(s) with the class number on the bottom

Whatever label is shown first in the label column must be applied to the package.

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A The Primary Risk label(s) with the class number on the bottom

If there is more than one label listed in the “label” column of the list of dangerous goods.

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Cargo Aircraft Only label

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Orientation labels (2) for liquids in combination packaging

Other

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Written Emergency Response Info attached or available (MSDS, or current NAERG, per USG-12)

Overpacks

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A Overpacks marked with notation “inner packages comply with prescribed specifications if enclosing UN specification packagings and those markings are not clearly visible from outside the overpack.

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A No “Cargo Aircraft Only” packages are enclosed in the overpack unless specifically permitted (i.e. the only package in the overpack, or easy access and clear visibility is permitted)

[ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] N/A All package use markings on packages within an overpack, and all hazard and handling labels are clearly visible or reproduced on the outside of the overpack.

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Module 10 Quiz – Pilot Notification

EXERCISE - Pilot notification, inspection, discrepancy reporting & Storage and Loading

1) Which items are required on the PIC notification form:

Item Required Not Required

The total number of packages ______ __________

The UN or ID number of each substance ______ __________

The proper shipping name of each article ______ __________

Notification of any "Cargo Only" pkgs ______ __________

Name of each shipper and consignee ______ __________

Location of the cargo aboard the aircraft ______ __________

2) The PIC Notification must be on a specific, FAA approved form

True: _____ False: _____

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Module 11 - Safety & Reporting

Emergency Response Information 49 CFR 172.600

Required Emergency Response Information (CFR49 172.600-604)

On shipments to, from, within or transiting through the United States, emergency response information must accompany all dangerous goods shipments that require a Shipper's Declaration. There are two requirements for providing this information.

1) Telephone Number

The Shipper's Declaration must include a 24-hour emergency response telephone number (with area code and international access codes) for use in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods. This number must be monitored at all times by a person who:

( is knowledgeable of the hazards and characteristics of the substance being transported

( has comprehensive emergency response and accident mitigation information

( has immediate access to a person who possesses such knowledge and information

This number must be listed on the Shipper's Declaration immediately following the description of the dangerous goods and identified as the "Emergency Contact."

Note, under USG-12, the emergency phone number requirement does not apply to shipments made under the “limited quantity” provisions of the regulations, nor does it apply to “Consumer Commodities”, “Battery powered equipment”, “Battery Powered Vehicle”, “Carbon dioxide solid”, “Castor beans, flakes, meal or pomace”, “Dry Ice”, “Engines, internal combustion (flammable gas powered or flammable liquid powered)”, “refrigerating machines”, and “vehicle (flammable gas powered or flammable liquid powered)”.

2) Written Emergency Response Information

In addition, emergency response information must be immediately available at all times the dangerous goods is present. This information must include as a minimum:

a. the description of the dangerous goods

b. immediate hazards to health

c. risks of fire or explosion

d. immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident

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e. immediate methods for handling fires

f. initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of a fire

g. preliminary first aid measures

This information must be printed in English, available away from the package, and immediately accessible in the event of an incident. This information can be relayed in the following manners, but not limited to:

þ including the information on the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

þ locating the information in a separate document such as a material safety data sheet

þ using the information on the shippers dangerous goods declaration in conjunction with a separate document such as the North American Emergency Response Guide



Using the North American Emergency Response Guide (NAERG)

General

Know your capabilities. If an accident occurs and you do not have comprehensive emergency response training, then your best course of action is to:

þ CLEAR THE AREA - Immediately isolate the area to prevent yourself and others from being exposed or injured.

þ CALL FOR HELP - Notify the appropriate Emergency Response Personnel. For most freight forwarders and carriers this will be by dialing "911" and informing them that you have a hazardous materials emergency.

Be prepared to tell them as much information as possible. Get a copy of the shipping papers, if it is safe to do so. They will want to know what the substance is (the proper shipping name, UN number, etc.), what quantity is involved, and details about what is happening.

Using the North American Emergency Response Guidebook

1. Identify the material

Find the 4-digit ID/UN number ON A PLACARD, ON A SHIPPING PAPER OR PACKAGE, or find the Proper Shipping Name of the material on a shipping paper, placard, or package.

Note: 4 four digit number may be prefixed with UN, NA, or ID and must always be written on the shipping papers in this 6 character alpha-numeric format… eg. UN 1090 would be required on the shipping papers, not just “1090”.

2. Look up the material's 3-digit guide number

You can look this up by referencing the ID number ("UN" or "ID") found on the package, placard, or shipping paper -- and cross-referencing that number in the YELLOW pages of the guidebook.

or

You can look up the NAME of the material in the "Name of Material Index." (These are the BLUE bordered pages in the ERG.)

3. Turn to that section in the number guide (orange bordered pages)

And read that guide. This will give you Emergency Response Information.

Note: If the index entry is HIGHLIGHTED do the following



If the index is highlighted, look for the ID number and name of the material in the table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances (GREEN bordered pages). You may need to use protective actions. (See the section on protective actions.)

If you cannot find a numbered guide

Turn to Guide 111 and use it until additional information is available. You may call Chemtrec at 800-424-9300 and give them the information you have gathered thus far.



Hazardous Materials Discrepancy/Incident Reporting 49 CFR 171.15, 171.16, 175.31, and Appendix F

General Rules for Accident Reporting

An immediate report of an accident, to the Dept of Transportation, is required when, as a DIRECT result of a hazardous material:

þ Someone is killed or someone is injured requiring hospitalization

þ Property damage exceeds $50,000

þ An evacuation of the public lasting more than one hour

þ The flight routine of an aircraft is changed

þ One or more major transportation routes or facilities are shut down for one hour or more

þ An Infectious Substance (Division 6.2) is involved in a fire, breakage, spill or suspected contamination

þ A Radioactive Material (Class 7) is involved in a fire, breakage, spill or suspected contamination

Or, if all else fails, there is this catch-all: if a situation exists that in the opinion of the reporter, it SHOULD be reported, even though it may not be required.

Important Phone Numbers

For Infectious Substances:

The Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA at: (404) 633-5313 [this may be done in place of calling the D.O.T.]

A release of a Reportable Quantity of a Hazardous Substance:

The Coast Guard National Response Center at: (202) 267-2675

Other Hazardous Materials:

US Dept. of Transportation at: (800) 424-8802

National Jet will need to notify the FAA CASFO or Regional Office

In addition to the other reporting requirements, National Jet will need to notify the FAA Civil Aviation Security Field Office in Honolulu at (808) 836-8400 or after hours at the Western Pacific Regional Office at (310) 725-3300.

Filing of a Report

When an immediate report is required, you will be expected to provide the following information:

1. The name of the person calling.

2. The name and address of the carrier involved.



3. Phone number where the reporter may be contacted.

4. Date, time and location of the incident.

5. Any injuries.

6. The shipping name, hazard class, and quantity of the materials involved.

7. Type of incident, involvement of the hazardous materials, and whether a continuing danger to life exists.

Written Report Requirements

A written report is required in addition to the telephone notification. This is required within 30 days on DOT form 5800.1.

Discrepancy Reporting (49 CFR, 175.31)

Any person (airlines or forwarders) who discovers a discrepancy as outlined below MUST report it to the FAA.

These reports are made to the Civil Aviation Security Division by telephone and shall provide the following information.

1. The name and phone number of the person making the report

2. Name of the aircraft operator

3. Specific location of the shipment concerned

4. Name of the shipper

5. Nature of discrepancy

Discrepancies that must be reported are those involving hazardous materials which are improperly described, certified, labeled, marked, or packaged in a manner not ascertainable when accepted under the provisions of 175.30(a) including:

Packages containing hazardous materials:

1. Other than as described or certified on shipping papers

2. In quantities exceeding authorized limits

3. In inside containers which are not authorized or have improper closures

4. In inside containers not oriented as shown by package markings

5. With insufficient or improper absorption materials when required

6. Packages or baggage which are found to contain hazardous materials subsequent to their being offered and accepted as other than hazardous materials



Module 11 Quiz – Safety, Emergency Response Info and reporting

1) 49 CFR requires immediate notice of certain hazardous materials accidents and incidents. List four of these:

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2) A detailed written report is also required within ______ days of an incident (fill in the blank)

3) Using the Emergency Response Guidebook, look up the appropriate response Guide number to the following items:

Phenyl Mercaptan ________________

Bromomethylpropane ________________

UN 1244 ________________

Write the Proper Shipping Name of UN 1244 listed above.

____________________________________

What is the correct guide number for an unknown substance ________________

4) What is the initial isolation distance for a small spill of Carbonyl Fluoride?

______________________

To what distance must you protect people downwind for the substance listed above (during the daytime)?

________________________

5) What is the correct guide number for a truck placarded with a placard for Division 4.3?

________________________

6) US Government regulations require an emergency telephone number only on shipments of Explosives, Radioactive, and Poisons or Infectious substances.

a. True

b. False

7) That phone number must be a toll-free "800" number.



a. True

b. False

8) The phone number must be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by someone with immediate knowledge of that particular substance being shipped.

a. True

b. False

9) US Government regulations also require Emergency First Response information. How may the shipper provide this information:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10) You are unloading a truck and smell a strange odor.

The first thing you do is: _______________________________

The second thing you do is: _______________________________

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Module 12 - Dangerous Goods Exceptions

Exceptions 49 CFR 175.10

Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew (Air Transport)

IATA, ICAO and 49 CFR (Part 175.10) provide for certain exceptions for Dangerous Goods to be carried by passengers or crew.

Dangerous goods are forbidden in or as passenger or crew-checked, carry-on baggage, except as noted. Some examples included in section 175.10:

(4) The following hazardous materials when carried by a passenger or crew member for personal use in conformance with the following conditions:

(i) Non-radioactive medicinal and toilet articles (including aerosols) may be carried in checked or carry-on baggage;

(ii) One self-defense spray (see Sec. 171.8 of this subchapter), not exceeding 118 ml (4 fluid ounces) by volume, that incorporates a positive means to prevent accidental discharge may be carried in checked baggage only;

(iii) Other aerosols in Division 2.2 with no subsidiary risk may be carried in checked baggage only; and

(iv) The aggregate quantity of hazardous materials carried by the person may not exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) by mass or 2 liters (68 fluid ounces) by volume and the capacity of each container may not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) by mass or 470 ml (16 fluid ounces) by volume

(5) Small-arms ammunition for personal use carried by a crewmember or passenger in his baggage (excluding carry-on baggage) if securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes, or other packagings specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. This paragraph does not apply to persons traveling under the provisions of 14 CFR 108.11 (a) and (b).

(6) [Reserved]

(7) Oxygen, or any hazardous material used for the generation of oxygen, for medical use by a passenger, which is furnished by the aircraft operator in accordance with 14 CFR 121.574 or 135.91. For purposes of this paragraph, an aircraft operator that is not a certificate holder under 14 CFR part 121 or part 135, may apply this exception in conformance with 14 CFR 121.574 or 135.91 in the same manner as required for a certificate holder.

(8) Human beings and animals with an implanted medical device, such as a heart pacemaker, that contains Class 7 (radioactive) materials or with radio-pharmaceuticals that have been injected or ingested.

(9) Smoke grenades, flares, or similar devices carried only for use during a sport parachute jumping activity.

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Module 12 Quiz – Exceptions

State whether it is true or false that the following substances in the quantities and packagings below would be acceptable for carriage aboard aircraft according to 175.10

a. Butane cigarette lighters

True: ______ False: _______

b. Zippo lighters with a flammable liquid reservoir

True: ______ False: _______

c. A 32 ounce can of spray paint (940 ml)

True: ______ False: _______

d. Ten kg of dry ice in a package to refrigerate food

True: ______ False: _______

Module 13 - Testing 49 CFR 172.704(d)

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