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Module 8 - Documentation Page 3 of 4

Preparing dangerous goods for transport

At this stage of the course, it is helpful to have a brief recap of each Module. So far we have covered the theory behind the following:

  • Module 1
 The first module covered the general philosophy of transporting dangerous goods safely by air and the regulations that enforce these methods.
  • Module 2
 Module 2 covered your responsibilities when transporting dangerous goods safely by air.
  • Module 3

Module 3 outlined the limitations imposed on the various ways that dangerous goods can end up traveling on an aircraft, e.g.:

  • Hidden dangerous goods
  • Dangerous goods permitted to be carried by passengers or crew
  • Excepted Quantities
  • Dangerous goods permitted as airmail
  • Dangerous goods sent as freight by a shipper
  • Dangerous goods in Operator's property

In this module it is also mentioned that there are both operator and state variations. These variations are further restrictions to the ICAO Technical Instructions imposed by the airline (Operator) or the country (State).
  • Module 4

In Module 4 we listed the nine dangerous goods classes. Remember that some classes are divided into divisions depending on their inherent risk.

e.g. Division 2.1 ,This means the substance is classified as a gas (class 2) but its inherent risk is that it is flammable which means it is in Division 1

Module 3 also showed us that each class/division have different labels. Always keep in mind at all times that some classes of dangerous goods may need to have a handling label attached.
  • Module 5

This module outlined the responsibility of the shipper to correctly identify the particular dangerous good in Section 4 of the IATA DGR.

You may remember that these are referred to within the industry as the 'blue pages'.

When you correctly identify the proper shipping name as listed in the blue pages, it is then easy to determine various things such as:

  • UN or ID number
  • Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
  • The class or division
  • Sub-risk if applicable
  • Hazard labels that must appear on packages
  • Packaging group (PG)
  • The packaging instruction (PI) that may be used depending on what dangerous good you're sending and the amounts permitted per package
  • Special Provisions (SP) these are further restrictions that must be adhered to if applicable
  • Module 6

Module 6 covered the various types of packages that can be used to transport dangerous goods by air. These included:

  • UN specified packaging
  • Limited Quantity packaging
  • Excepted quantity packaging

The type of packaging chosen will dictate the quantity of dangerous goods being sent.
  • Module 7

Module 7 covered the mandatory markings and labelling that must appear on the package containing the dangerous goods.

Remember that you may have to attach additional handling labels depending on the type of dangerous good you are sending.
  • Module 8

This module covered the mandatory dangerous good documentation required as follows:

  • The "Shipper's Declaration Form" for dangerous goods
  • The Air Waybill or consignment note

On the next page you will find a basic checklist that may assist you when sending dangerous goods in either a UN specified or Limited Quantity package.  It is crucial to always refer to a current copy of the IATA DGR when preparing dangerous good material for transport. 
This document must be referred to when transporting any dangerous good at all times!

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