Dangerous Goods Frequently
Asked Questions
2. What articles can I carry on a flight?
3. What is a CAA Accredited Training
School?
Prior to
accreditation training organisations submit their course material and manual of
procedures to SACAA for review. The CAA inspectors will review the material and
determine whether the course meets the minimum standards necessary to become a
CAA accredited School.
4.
Who must have dangerous goods
training?
The legal
requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Technical
Instructions and SACARS Part 92 for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air
requires that initial and recurrent in-depth training must be taken by shippers
and their agents, packers, freight forwarders, cargo
agents, operators (or airlines), agencies handling operators and
performing the cargo acceptance function.
Training is also required for staff of operators and agencies acting on behalf
of operators performing the functions of ground handling, storage and loading
of cargo and baggage; passenger handling and security staff responsible for
screening passengers and their baggage; flight crew members and flight
attendants.
5.
How often must this training take
place?
The ICAO Technical Instructions and SACARS Part 92 require that recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous training to ensure that the knowledge is current.
6. What must the training cover?
1)
Provide an awareness of the general
provisions of the Regulations, including the criteria of the hazard
classes and the identification of dangerous goods presented as general
cargo.
2)
Cover the hazards presented by dangerous
goods and safe handling and emergency procedures.
3)
The amount of training required depends on
the tasks undertaken. An indication of the training requirements is set out in
subsection 1.5 of the IATA dangerous goods manual.
7. What’s the relationship between the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the ICAO Technical Instructions?
IATA dangerous goods
manual is a field manual version of the
ICAO Technical Instructions written and edited by airline dangerous goods
experts, the Dangerous Goods Regulations presents the requirements for shipping
dangerous goods by air in a user friendly, easy to interpret format. It also
includes additional information which can assist shippers in making sure their
consignments are in compliance and will be accepted quickly and easily by the
airlines. Since IATA airlines are somewhat stricter in their requirements than
the ICAO Technical Instructions, the DGR specifies more precisely how to
prepare a shipment.
8.
If my training has expired can I
accept DG Shipments or work in a DG environment in the meantime?
No, you have to attend recurrent training first.
9.
How do I know if my product is
considered to be Dangerous Goods?
The Regulations place the responsibility for correct classification of dangerous goods on the shipper. Classification criteria for each class and division of dangerous goods are stipulated in DGR Section 3. Advice on the correct classification of a substance should be sought from the manufacturer or distributor of the substance. In addition classification may be performed by an accredited testing laboratory or advice can be sought from the competent authority (The manufacturer or distributor should provide you with an MSDS).
10. Can I use any fibreboard box to meet the
Limited Quantity provisions?
No.
It is a myth that just any cardboard box will do to meet the requirements!
Under the Limited Quantity provisions the fibreboard box must meet certain
specifications and be capable of specified drop and stacking tests.