DGR & DGD Details.

The following DGD contains two different dangerous goods packed in one outer: 

The package showing all marks and labels.

TOXIC LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

UN2929

DRY ICE UN1845

UN Specification mark

ACCEPTANCE OF UNIT LOAD DEVICES CONTAINING DANGEROUS GOODS:

An Airlines must not accept a freight container or a unit load device containing dangerous goods other than:

• a freight container for radioactive material
• a unit load device containing consumer commodities when prepared according to packing instruction Y963.
• a unit load device containing carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice)

         a unit load device containing magnetized material provided prior approval has been                       obtained.

ACCEPTANCE OF DANGEROUS GOODS CONSOLIDATIONS:

Dangerous goods are accepted in consolidation under the following conditions:

• they must be shipped in consolidation with other goods.
• packages and overpacks containing dangerous goods must be offer to the airlines separately from other goods.
• a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is required for each consignment.
• When consolidation contain any "Cargo Aircraft Only: dangerous goods, the whole shipment must be shipped on Cargo Aircraft.

PROTECTION FORM DAMAGE:

Airlines have a legal requirement to protect packages of dangerous goods from being damaged, including movement of baggage, mail, stores, or other cargo. Agent must be attention packages during preparation for transport, the Aircraft type and the method required to load that aircraft.

Cargo agent should give consideration to the storage of dangerous goods while they are in the warehouse.

INSPECTION PF PACKAGES OF DANGEROUS GOODS:

Packages or overpacks must not be loaded onto an aircraft or into the ULD's unless they have been inspected immediately prior to loading and found free from visible leaks or damage.

Any package found damaged, or leaking must be removed from the aircraft and safe disposal arranged in accordance with company and governmental procedures. For this may require the service specialist personal.

SECURING OF DANGEROUS GOODS:

The Ground handling Agent must secure dangerous goods in the aircraft in a proper manner.

they can might react dangerously with each other, Cargo agent must be PHYSICALLY SEPARATED this DGR goods when

loaded on pallets or loaded in the aircraft hold.

LOADING OF CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID (DRY ICE)

 

Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) can carried on to the Aircraft dependent on aircraft type, ventilation       rates, the method of packing and stowage. Whether or not animals will be carried on the same flight. The agent must ensure that ground staff are informed that Dry Ice is being loaded. The Pilot must be notified.

Crew or passenger checked baggage containing dry ice must be marked to identify that the baggage contains dry ice and shows.

the quantity of dry ice is 2.5 kg or less.

LOADING OF LIVE ANIMALS WITH DANGEROUS GOODS

Live animals should not be loaded in close proximity to cryogenic liquids or dry ice. Live animals should be stowed a level above packages containing dry ice. They must be separated form packages of Category II-Yellow and III-yellow radioactive materials by at least 0.5 m for journeys of 24 hours or less and by at least 1 m for longer journeys.

INFORMATION TO PILOT-IN-COMMAND

The Ground Handling Agent must inform to the pilot-in-command that which dangerous goods are to be carried on aircraft as early as practicable before departure of the aircraft with accurate and legible written or printed information.

Generally this information is presented on a "Special Load-Notification to Captain (NOTOC) form prepared by Operation staff. The NOTOC is provided for use in an emergency situation.

EXAMPLE OF NOTOC:

DANGEROUS GOODS EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Emergency procedure must be available wherever dangerous goods are handled. Emergency response training is required for all

categories of personal. The following basic procedures are given as an example.

It is important that everyone involved be familiar with local requirements and aware of all emergency contacts.

• Advise immediate supervisor first
• Identify the substances involved by reference to documentation (Shipper's Declaration) or package marks
• Separate the package by removing other packages or property
• Clear the area and advise emergency services as per local procedures
• Avoid contact with the contents of the package
• If contents come in contact with body or cloths

- Thoroughly wash off body with plenty of water;

- remove contaminated clothes;

- do not eat or smoke

- keep hands away from eyes, mouth and nose

- find medical assistance

Staff involved in such incidents should stay on site until their names are noted and should follow local emergency response procedures.

DANGEROUS GOODS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHART:-