What are hidden Dangerous Goods?
In fact there is a substantial range of items which are classed as dangerous goods (DG) and often passengers do not have the slightest idea that what they are carrying is in fact DG. It is a fact that many common items which may find their way onto aircraft may in actual fact contain dangerous goods. As a general rule any ambiguities or doubts should always be clarified with qualified and competent persons.
Examples of hidden Dangerous Goods!
Instruments - Thermometers containing mercury. (It is on record that an aircraft was actually scrapped because of mercury contamination)
Many common household goods contain DG for example, paints, aerosols containing a variety of products, glues and adhesives, bleaching powders and cleaners.
Breathing Apparatus either compressed air or oxygen is considered as DG.
Many elements of camping equipment could be found to be DG for example - flammable liquid (propane), matches & portable gas burners.
Any product which is packed in Dry Ice for example fruit and vegetables is considered as DG an excessive quantity of Dry Ice (which is frozen carbon dioxide – CO2) can render the atmosphere unable to support life.
Hidden Dangerous Goods considered by Class of DG (this is only a sample list and is not definitive) for further details please see the technical regulations.
Class 1 - Explosives
Fireworks, Sparklers, Safety Flares, Firecrackers, Ammunition
Class 2 - Gases
Fire Extinguishers, Gas Soldering Iron/Torch/Camping Stove, Aerosols (Insecticides & Hair Sprays), Diving Equipment, Cigarette Lighters
Class 3 - Flammable Liquid Adhesives
Glue (containing solvents), Alcohol, Perfumery Products, Nail Polish and Remover (contain Acetone) Paint, Stain Remover, Cosmetics
Class 4 - Solids
Fire Lighters, Matches, Solid Fuel, Metal Powder (Zinc, Magnesium)
Class 5 - Oxidizers
Fertilizers (contain Ammonium Nitrate), Swimming Pool Chemicals & Spa Tablets which may contain Chlorine or Bromine, Chemical Oxygen Generators
Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substance
Pesticides, Some Medicines, Some Engine/Fuel Additives, Some Disinfectants, Infectious diagnostic specimens (Blood samples), Used needles/swabs
Class 7 - Radioactive
Smoke Alarms, Some Luminous Paints, Some Instruments and gauges, Some Medicines, Some Plant/Ore Samples
Class 8 - Corrosives
Pesticides, Acid Batteries, Most acids (Hydrochloric, Sulphuric), Thermostats & Thermometers (contain Mercury), Household Cleaners
Class 9 - Miscellaneous
Petrol Powered Devices (Even without petrol), Lawn Mowers, Chain Saws, Weed Cutters, Motor Bikes.
Electrically powered devices (with batteries). Audio Speakers, Vaccines, Substances with strong irritating fumes (Sulphurs, Bonding Cements etc.), Machinery Parts
Dangerous Goods recurrent training should be performed every 24 months.
Please note that information which identifies DG Items which are restricted in the cabin must be announced to passengers at all check-in counters. At all boarding gates and at all Security Check-points.
Dangerous Goods Awareness training which is compliant with ICAO recommendations is available on www.sassofia.com and available as an online training through www.sofemaonline.com:
DG 1 (Category 7) Operators and Ground Handling Agent's staff (see overview for details)
DG 2 (Category 8) Operators and Ground Handling Agent's staff (see overview for details)
DG 3 (Category 9 and Category 15) Passenger Handling Staff – applicable to both DG and Non DG Carriers (Fly & No Fly DG)
DG 4 (Category 10) Flight Crew Members, Load Masters, Load Planners and Flight Operations Officers / Flight Dispatchers (see overview for details)
DG 5 (Category 11 and Category 17) Flight Crew Members (other than Flight Crew Members in DG 4)
DG 6 (Category 12) Security Staff who deal with the screening of passengers and crew and their baggage
DG 7 (Category 13) Operators and Ground Handling Agent's staff accepting Cargo or Mail (other than DG)
DG 8 (Category 14) Operators and Ground Handling Agent's staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo or mail and baggage
DG 9 (Category 16) Flight Crew Members, Load Masters, Load Planners and Flight Operations Officers / Flight Dispatchers (see overview for details)
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