INTRODUCTION. Dangerous Goods are articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.

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1 INTRODUCTION Dangerous Goods are articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. Carriage of Dangerous Goods by air poses inherent safety hazard. Dangerous goods are commodities that possess potentially dangerous characteristics. These characteristics will not make their transportation by air dangerous, provided that suitable precautions are taken. Dangerous Goods consist not only of obvious substances such as acids, explosives, infectious & radioactive substance and poisons, but also include less apparent articles like magnets, refrigerants and some everyday household items such as bleaches, aerosols and perfumes. The transportation of dangerous goods by air is normally subjected to:- Pressure variations Temperature Variations Vibrations No part of air transport is more important than safety, and this emphasises the need to have detailed and precise regulations for the preparation, acceptance and carriage of a wide range of chemicals and other dangerous articles and substances. To ensure safe transport of Dangerous Goods by air, ICAO has issued:- a) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air - through Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs) 111 b) Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Airthe document (Doc 9284-AN/905) which gives classification, list of Dangerous Goods, packing, labelling, marking, training of concerned personnel and incident / accident emergency response & reporting aspects. To implement provisions of these documents In India, Government of India has framed a Rule under Section 5 of Aircraft Act,1934 c) The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003, Note: the documents (a), (b) & (c) are Legal documents related to Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), based on Annex 18 to the PageNo: DG1

2 Chicago Convention of International Civil Aviation Organisation and ICAO Technical Instructions publishes every year The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is recognized as a "field document" for the transportation of Dangerous Goods by air. Dangerous Goods can be transported safely only if the laid down requirements as per Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and Technical Instructions are strictly followed. Training: Rule 12 of the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003, states "No person shall engage himself in any manner in transportation of Dangerous Goods unless he has undergone proper training in accordance with the Technical Instructions". For this purpose, Initial and Recurrent Dangerous Goods Training programmes are required to be established and maintained by, or on behalf of various agencies involved in the transport of dangerous goods by air. The dangerous goods training programme established and maintained by, or on behalf of Indian operators, as also those established and maintained in India by other agencies shall be subjected to review and approval by the DGCA. Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): The Director General of Civil Aviation has issued a comprehensive and well thought out CAR, SECTION 11 SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS, SERIES C PART I, ISSUE III, dated 8 Jan 10, Approval of training Programme which lays down the necessary training requirements for various agencies responsible for transport of Dangerous Goods and procedures for establishment of training institutes. This CAR has been issued under the provisions of Rule 13 of the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003 and is applicable to all operators and agencies such as shippers, freight forwarders, couriers etc. involved in carriage of Dangerous Goods by air, from, within or across India. Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Manual: This DGR Training Manual has been compiled in compliance with the above CAR and The Technical Instructions for imparting DGR awareness training to the following personnel:- a) Shippers staff assisting the approved staff undertaking responsibilities of shippers (CAT 1); b) Staff of freight forwarders assisting the approved staff in processing Dangerous Goods (CAT 3); c) Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting Dangerous PageNo: DG2

3 Goods (CAT ) d) Helicopter & General Aviation Pilots who do not actually carry Dangerous Goods in their aircraft. The above personnel need to have knowledge and understanding of DG, their potential hazards and the procedures applicable to the transport of Dangerous Goods by air. The Training Manual complies with the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions in relation to Dangerous Goods. Employees or agents are not authorised to accept articles or substances declared as Dangerous Goods by the sender unless they have successfully completed an approved Dangerous Goods course PageNo: DG3

4 CHAPTER INDIAN LEGAL REGIME ON CARRIAGE OF DG BY AIR PHILOSOPHY/ PROVISIONS There is a mandatory (legal) requirement that Aviation Personnel dealing with Dangerous Goods be made aware of the risks involved in the transportations of dangerous goods It assists the passengers and crew, in ensuring the essential safety of the aircraft, by bringing to their attention the responsibilities they have and the vigilance needed to be observed When travelling as a passenger in the aircraft, it gives you confidence in knowing that you would be safe in the hands of airline staff who are well versed with the DG Regulations SUMMARY OF GENERAL PHILOSOPHY (DGR. xix) General Principles: a) Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air provided certain principles are strictly followed. b) These principles have been used in developing ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. c) These are intended to facilitate transportation of DG while assuring a level of safety without placing an aircraft or its occupants at risk, provided that all the requirements are fulfilled. d) These principles ensure that, should an incident occur, it does not lead to an accident. e) These principles are: Classification a) Dangerous goods are classified into nine classes according to criteria determined by the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SCo-ETDG). b) This classification determines the acceptability of the articles and substances for air transportation as well as the conditions for their transport. PageNo: DG4

5 c) It is the responsibility of the shipper to determine the correct Class or Division. In general, DG are divided into nine classes. d) Class 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 have further divisions based on the hazards they possess Forbidden Dangerous Goods a) Shipper must ensure that Forbidden DG are not shipped. b) Some DG have been identified as being too dangerous to be carried on any type of aircraft under any circumstances. c) Some are forbidden in normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approval from the concerned Countries. d) Some are restricted to carriage on Cargo Aircraft only (CAO); but most may be carried on both passenger and all-cargo aircraft, provided that the laid down conditions are met Use of Right Type Of Packaging a) Most of the packaging s are manufactured as per UN packaging specifications. b) DG must be packaged in UN specified packaging unless excepted. c) Certain packing requirements are of a general nature and packing instructions are intended to ensure that the safety of DG in air transportation is assured by their packagings and the packing method. d) For instance when DG are in limited quantities the letter 'Y' is prefixed to Packing Instructions and also displayed on the label. e) The quantity of DG permitted within these packaging s is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the risk, should an incident occur Marking and Labelling a) After DG have been packed, the packages are marked with essential information, including the proper shipping name and UN number, full address of shipper & consignee and Labels depicting all the potential hazard(s) of the contents are affixed. b) Certain packages are affixed with Handling Labels to indicate special handling required for the package and to ensure packages containing DG be recognized and warning given of the potential hazard(s) without relying on information on accompanying documents. PageNo: DG5

6 Documentation related to Air Transportation of DG. a) The proper declaration of DG by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation chain know what type & quantity of DG are being transported. b) This ensure that they are correctly accepted, handled and loaded and if an incident or accident occurs, either in-flight or on the ground, what the correct emergency response should be Notification to Pilot-in-Command (NOTOC) a) The PIC should generally be conveyed the details of DG carried on board the aircraft in order to allocate responsibilities to his crew members to deal with the emergencies that may occur in air. b) This also enables the PIC to convey this vital information to Air Traffic Services to seek appropriate aid in response to an emergency caused by an incident or accident. c) NOTOC is not mandatory for carrying Limited & Exceptional quantities of DG listed in Table 4.2 of DGR Avoiding Hidden Hazards Information regarding "Hidden DG" must also be conveyed to passengers and shippers to assist them in recognizing DG that are not permitted to carry on their person, in their hand baggage / checked in baggage or as cargo and which may not be readily recognizable as being dangerous Accident / Incident Reporting a) DG incidents and accidents must be immediately reported to DGCA in India by the Captain/ Station Manager of the operator. b) The investigation by the relevant Authorities can establish the cause so that corrective action can be taken to minimize future occurrences. c) Also, if as a result of these investigations, certain amendments are required in the Regulations; appropriate regulatory action can be taken without delay Training a) Training is an important aid to achieve an understanding of the philosophy and requirements of the Technical Instructions. b) There is a need for all personnel dealing with Dangerous Goods to receive training either for general familiarization /awareness or to provide detailed PageNo: DG6

7 knowledge, so that the duties, responsibilities & accountabilities of the individuals can be affixed Summary of the Philosophy and Procedures (a) (b) Correctly classify DG as per the relevant Classes and division; Ensuring that forbidden items are not shipped by air (c) (d) (e) (f) Use packaging that meets the prescribed specifications. Check Qty limitation per package, e g "Packing instruction proceeded by "Y"; Observe other limitations, if any. All Staff should receive regular mandated job-specific training. (g) DG should be correctly marked and labeled ; (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) DG should be correctly declared; DG should be accepted with the Check list (unless specifically exempted); Appropriate storage, loading and unloading, observing segregation in storage and loading restrictions should be followed; All staff dealing with DG should be aware of hidden hazards; The Procedure regarding NOTOC/ Special Provisions/State & Operator Variations should be followed; All aviation personnel should be aware of emergency handling procedures. (n) Accident/incident should be reported to DGCA Basis for These Regulations a) Recommendations by UN Sub-committee of Experts on the Transport of DG (SCoETDG), Model Regulations (17th revised edition) b) UN Recommendations on the Transport of DG, Manual of Tests and Criteria (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5) c) Regulations for The Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (IAEA TS-R-1) published by The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). d) Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation - (ICAO) e) ICAO Technical Instructions for The Safe Transport of DG by Air. f) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations - PageNo: DG7

8 Applicability of IATA. The IATA DG Regulations are applicable to: a) All airlines which are Members or Associate Members of IATA; b) All airlines (operators) which are party to the IATA Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement -Cargo; and c) All shippers and agents that offer consignments of dangerous goods to these operators Relationship to ICAO. The ICAO Annex 18 and the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air are applicable for the transport of DG by air from, to or through the Member States of ICAO SCOPE (1.2.4) Nothing contained in these Regulations should be interpreted as: (a) (b) (c) Requiring an operator to transport a particular article or Substance; Preventing an operator from imposing special requirements on the transport of a particular article or substance over and above the requirements contained herein; or Preventing an operator from requiring a shipper to seek confirmation or endorsement of the "Shipper's Declaration for DG" from an authority named by the Operator Approvals. Where specifically provided for in these Regulations, the States concerned may grant an approval to permit the transport of dangerous goods, provided that in such instances an overall level of safety in transport which is equivalent to the level of safety provided for in these Regulations is achieved. Note: For the purposes of approvals; States concerned" are the States of origin and the perator, unless otherwise specified in these Regulations. a) Acceptance of Dangerous Goods offered for transport under the provisions of an approval is at the discretion of the operator(s) concerned. b) Shippers are encouraged to make advance arrangements with the operators PageNo: DG8

9 Exemptions as part of the planning process associated with any approval Application In the instances of, a) Extreme urgency or when other forms of transport are inappropriate or b) When full compliance with the prescribed requirements is contrary to the public interest, the States concerned may grant exemption from the provisions of the Regulations provided that in such instances every effort is made to achieve an over-all level of safety in transport, as equivalent to the level of safety provided for in these Regulations Exceptions There is no restriction for carriage of DG under the following conditions: a) Air ambulance with fittings; b) To provide veterinary aid or a humane killer for an animal during flight c) To carry out agricultural, horticultural, forestry or pollution control activities; d) o provide aid in connection with Search and Rescue operations during flight; e) To carry vehicles in an aircraft designed or modified for vehicle ferry operations subject to meeting the safety requirements. f) Dangerous Goods which are required for the propulsion of the means of transport or operation (engines, refrigeration units/ fire extinguishers ). e) Contained within items of excess baggage sent as cargo provided that the Excess baggage has been consigned as cargo by or on behalf of passenger with the following conditions. (i) Dangerous goods may only be permitted by and in accordance with (DGR 2.3) to be carried in checked baggage (ii) Excess baggage is marked with "Excess baggage consigned as cargo". PageNo: DG9

10 Dangerous Goods Awareness for everyone. Yes, everyone in the transport chain needs to be aware of the dangers posed and an understanding of the Regulations to varying degrees, depending on their job responsibilities Applications of Standards. Where the application of a standard is required and there is any conflict between the standard and these Regulations, the Regulations take precedence Shipper's Responsibilities Specific responsibilities of shipper: a) A shipper must provide such information to his employees as will enable them to carry out their responsibilities with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by air; b) The shipper must ensure that the articles or substances are not prohibited for transport by air. c) The articles or substances must be properly identified, classified, packed, marked, labelled, documented and be in the condition fit for transport in accordance with these Regulations; d) Before a consignment of DG is offered for air transport, all the personnel involved in its preparation should have undergone the prescribed training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities efficiently. e) Where a shipper does not have trained staff, the "relevant persons" may be interpreted as applying to those experts employed to act on the shipper's behalf and undertake the shipper's responsibilities in the preparation of the consignment. However, such persons must be trained as required. f) The dangerous goods are packaged in compliance with all applicable air transport requirements including: I. Inner packaging and the maximum quantity per package limits; II. Appropriate types of packaging according to the packing instructions; iii. Other applicable requirements indicated in the packing instructions including: aa) Single Packaging May Be Forbidden; bb) Only inner and outer packaging s indicated in the packing instructions are permitted; cc) Inner packaging may need to be packed in intermediate packaging s; PageNo: DG10

11 dd) Certain Dangerous Goods must be transported in packaging s meeting a higher performance level. g) Appropriate closure procedures for inner and outer packagings. h) The compatibility requirements as specified in the applicable packing instructions. i) The absorbent materials requirements in the packing instructions when applicable. j) The pressure differential requirements. k) The shipper, the Freight Forwarder and the Cargo Agent must also ensure that:- i. The DG are not loaded in a Unit Load Device. Ii. Documents and package exteriors have been checked for any indication of hidden hazards. PageNo: DG11

12 CHAPTER CATERGORIES OF PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED Table 1.5.A, Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula (1.5.2) Aspects of transport of dangerous goods by air with which they should be familiar, as a minimum Shipper s and packers Freight forwarders Operators and ground handling agents General philosophy X X X X X X X X X X X X A Limitations X X X X X X X X X X X X X X General requirements for shippers A Classification X X X X X List of dangerous goods X X X X X General Packing requirements X X X X Packing Instructions X X X X Labelling and marking X X X X X X X X X X X X Shipper's Declaration and other relevant documentation Acceptance procedures X X X X X Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods Storage and loading procedures X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Pilots' notification X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Provisions for passengers and crew Emergency procedures X X X X X X X X X X X X Security staff PageNo: DG12

13 KEY 1 - Shippers and persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers, including operator's staff acting as shippers, operator's staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Materials 2 Packers 3 - Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing dangerous goods 4 - Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous goods) 5 - Staff of freight forwarders involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail or stores 6 - Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting Dangerous Goods 7 - Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous goods) 8 - Operator's and ground handling agent's staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail or stores and baggage 9 - Passenger - handling staff 10 - Flight crew members, Load Masters and load planners 11 - Crew members (other than flight crew members) 12 - Security staff who deal with the screening of passengers and their baggage and cargo, mail or stores, e.g. security screeners, their supervisors and staff involved in implementing security procedures Training Curricula for "No Carry" Operators Staff of operators not carrying dangerous goods as cargo, mail or stores must train commensurate with their responsibilities. The subject matter with which their various categories of staff should be familiar, is indicated in Table Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula for "No Carry" Operators DGR / Table 1.5 B Aspects of transport of dangerous goods by air with which they should be familiar, as a minimum Operators and ground handling agents General Philosophy X X X X X Limitations X X X X X Labeling and marking X X X X X Shipper's Declaration and other relevant X documentation Recognition of Undeclared Dangerous Goods X X X X X Provisions for passengers and crew X X X X X Emergency procedures X X X X X PageNo: DG13

14 CHAPTER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF INSTRUCTORS DANGEROUS GOODS INSTRUCTORS For the establishment and maintenance of a Dangerous Goods Training Programme, there shall be a minimum of two qualified Instructors. One of the Instructors, preferably the senior most, shall be designated as the Chief Instructor. The Dangerous Goods Instructor shall have the following minimum qualifications:- a) successful completion of the dangerous goods training in Category 6, which shall be valid for at least six months from the date of application for approval; and b) successful completion of the Professional Skills for Dangerous Goods Instructors course; OR c) a minimum of five years experience as an instructor. A dangerous goods instructor should preferably have two years experience in cargo operations including acceptance and handling of dangerous goods. Since the instructors form an important part of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes, approval of DGCA shall be obtained before inducting any new instructor. A new instructor shall conduct at least three courses under the supervision and guidance of an already approved instructor. A dangerous goods instructor shall conduct at least two courses within a period of six months. In case of a longer gap, he shall be required to undergo a recurrent course in Category 6 PageNo: DG14

15 Name of DGR Instructor Gp Capt MK Labroo (Retd) Qualifications B. Sc B. Ed B. Tech (Aero); PG (AeroSpace) QAS Aero ISO 9000 Fellow of Institute of Engineer Chartered Engineer DGR Courses Attended DGR Initial DGR Recurrent Certificate Numbers & Date QEV IN (Bird Academy) QEV IN (Bird Academy) No of Courses Conducted. 11 Courses PageNo: DG15

16 CHAPTER COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the dangerous goods training, a person shall be able to a) Fully understand and differentiate between shipper s and operator s responsibilities; b) Identify all dangerous goods which are: c) Forbidden for air transport; ii) Permitted as cargo in accordance with the Technical Instructions; or iii) Excepted from the requirements of the Technical Instructions. d) Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods by their principle criteria; e) Extract the relevant information from the List of Dangerous Goods and apply it; f) Comprehend and apply the packing instructions; g) Properly mark and label a dangerous goods package and verify that the marking or labeling requirements have been met; h) Complete a dangerous goods transport document and verify that the information provided thereon complies with the Technical Instructions. i) Using an acceptance checklist, correctly accept or reject a shipment; j) Comprehend and apply the separation and segregation requirements; k) Comply with the requirements for providing the pilot-in-command with the pertinent information on the dangerous goods on board the aircraft; l) Recognize and apply the appropriate State and/or Operator variations; and m) Apply relevant emergency procedures. PageNo: DG16

17 CHAPTER COURSE STRUCTURE & METHEDOLOGY DURATION OF TRAINING COURSES The subject matter relating to transport of dangerous goods with which various categories of personnel should be familiar is indicated in the Technical Instructions. Depending upon the scope and complexity of the topics to be covered, the duration of the training course for each category of personnel shall be so fixed as to achieve the objectives of the course. The minimum duration of the training courses for various categories of personnel is given below :- a) (i) Shippers and persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers (Category 1). 40 hours for Initial Training and 20 hours for Recurrent Training. (ii) Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing dangerous goods (Category 3) (iii) Operator s and ground handling agent s staff accepting b) (i) Packers (Category 2). 16 hours for Initial Training (ii) Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous goods) (Category 4). (iii) Staff of freight forwarders involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail or stores (Category 5) (iv) Operator s and ground handling agent s staff accepting cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous goods) (Category 7). (v) Operator s and ground handling agent s staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail or stores and baggage (Category 8). and 8 hours for Recurrent Training. c) (i) Passenger-handling staff (Category 9). (ii) Flight crew members and load planners (Category 10). (iii) Crew Members (other than flight crew members) (Category 11). 8 hours for Initial Training as well as for Recurrent Training. (iv) Security staff who are involved with the screening of passengers and their baggage and cargo, mail and stores (Category 12). PageNo: DG17

18 A detailed Course Schedule indicating the period to be devoted for each topic included in the course contents shall be prepared and included in the Dangerous Goods Training Manual DUTIES OF CHIEF INSTRUCTOR The Chief Instructor shall be responsible to DGCA for the efficient conduct of training in accordance with the scope of training and also for ensuring that standard of training is maintained and the terms and conditions of approval are observed. a) Appropriately qualified instructors are available in adequate number b) The participants possess the minimum educational qualifications and meet other requirements, if any. c) The training aids and equipment are maintained in a proper and serviceable condition. d) each participant is provided a copy each of the latest edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003, the Civil Aviation Requirements and any other directions issued by DGCA on the carriage of dangerous goods by air. e) high standard of instruction and examination is maintained f) The Chief Instructor shall obtain approval of DGCA before inducting any new instructor. g) The Chief Instructor shall be responsible for setting up the question papers, conducting the examination, checking/marking of answer sheets and issuance of certificates to the successful participants. He shall maintain a liaison with DGCA in this regard. h) He shall be responsible for systematic maintenance of the training records as required by paragraph 13 of this CAR. i) The Chief Instructor shall also ensure that proper and adequate facilities are provided to the authorised officers of DGCA for inspection of the Dangerous Goods Training Programme STANDARD OF TRAINING 1. The minimum educational qualifications of the participants for the dangerous goods regulations training shall be The class room shall be fully equipped with modern equipments such as computer, VCD, LCD, power point projector etc. It shall be ensured that all the facilities and teaching aids as mentioned in the Dangerous Goods Training Manual and the class room environment as demonstrated during inspection/audit, shall be maintained at all times. PageNo: DG18

19 3. Every participant shall be provided a copy of the ICAO Technical Instructions / IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual and other training material such as Emergency Response Guidance, handouts etc. for reference during the course. 4. Adequate number of films on dangerous goods produced by IATA or other organisations shall be procured and the relevant portions shown to the participants during the course for clear understanding of the concepts. 5. Whenever any training course is planned, an intimation shall be sent to DGCA so as to reach him at least fifteen days prior to the commencement of the course. 6. In order to enable the instructor to give personal attention to all the participants, the ideal size of a dangerous goods course should be 10 to 15 participants. However, the maximum number of students shall not exceed 20 in any case. 7. Each course shall be limited to one category of personnel. However, certain categories of personnel may be clubbed depending upon the commonality of course contents for these categories as specified in the Technical Instructions. 8. The participants for recurrent training shall not be mixed with those for the initial training. 9. Objectives shall be clearly stated at the start of each course and sufficient exercises shall be included in the course to demonstrate achievement of these objectives. 10. The syllabus for each category of personnel shall include adequate coverage of the Indian legal regime on carriage of dangerous goods by air 11. A minimum of 50 persons shall be trained by a training organisation every year. 12. During the conduct of the training, the Dangerous Goods Training Manual shall be followed in letter and spirit. However, any direction from the DGCA in regard to the conduct of the course shall be complied with EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION 1. At the end of a training course, each participant shall be required to successfully pass a comprehensive written examination to test his understanding of the subject. 2. Participant shall have 100% attendance before he is allowed to appear in the examination. 3. The examination shall be so designed as to enable the participant to demonstrate an understanding of all the subjects covered. The difficulty level of the questions shall be such that the examination tests the ability of the participant to perform his job functions in compliance with the provisions of the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rule, 2003 and the Technical Instructions. 4. A participant shall be required to secure 80% marks to pass the examination. 5. The participants who successfully complete the course shall be issued a certificate to this effect. 6. Those who fail to secure 80% marks in the examination may be allowed to reappear in the test for the next batch within a period of three months of the training. 7. A report on the conduct of the training course indicating the marks obtained by each participant shall be submitted to the DGCA within seven days of the date of examination. PageNo: DG19

20 CHAPTER - 6 COURSE CONTENTS Sl Sections Details Page No 1 Section 1 General Philosophy Section 2 Limitations Section 3 Classification Section 4 Identification Section 5 Packaging Section 6 Packaging Specifications & Performance Tests Section 7 Labeling & Marking Section 8 Documentation Section 9 Recognition of undeclared Dangerous Goods Handling Acceptance Procedure Handling Storage & Loading Procedure Section Handling Pilots Notification Handling Emergency Procedures Section 11 Radio Active Materials Section 12 Indian Legal Regime on Carriage of Dangerous Goods PageNo: DG20

21 CHAPTER Course Schedule Dangerous Goods Regulations Awareness Training Course Date: Place Introduction Definition of Dangerous Goods, General Philosophy & Necessity of DGR Training. Principles and procedures,. Indian Legal Regime on Carriage of DG by Air, Compliance of Section 5 & 10, Aircraft Act-1934/ Rule 8 of Aircraft Rules 1937, The Rule-12 ( DGR Training) and (CAR, Section-11, Series C, Part-I dtd 08 Jan 2010) Rules 3 & 15 of The Aircraft (Carriages of DG by Air) Rules, IATA, DG Regulations framed on the basis of Annex -18 to Chicago Convention of ICAO and Technical Instructions, (Document 9284 AN/905) TEA BREAK - Classification & Divisions of Dangerous Goods as per, Dangerous Goods List (Table 4.2), D G acceptable for Air transportation as per IATA, DGR Manual. Forbidden and Hidden Dangerous Goods, DG in Excepted Quantities and COMAT. DG in Limited Quantities, State & Operators DGR Instructor DGR Instructor -do- Hazard Classification, Recognition- Class 1 to Class-9, + Video. -do Lunch Packaging, Marking and Labeling of D G. Exercise. Video Declaration, Notification, Avoiding Hidden Hazards, DG Emergency Response Plan. Dealing with DG related Emergencies in Flight and on Ground + Video. Accident/Incident, Reporting Procedure. DG related occurrence investigations by DGCA Tea Recapitulation Maintenance of DGR Training Records. Test & Evaluation Debrief and Issue of Certificates -do- -do- -do- -do- -d0- PageNo: DG21

22 CHAPTER LESSON PLANS FOR DGR TRAINING Lesson 1 GENERAL PHILOSOPHY & NEED FOR DANGEROU GOODS TRAINING 45 Mts o Definition of Dangerous Goods, o General Philosophy & Necessity of DGR Training. o Principles and procedures Lesson 2 INDIAN LEGAL REGIME & ICAO RULES / REGULATIONS FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS 45 Mts o Indian Legal Regime on Carriage of DG by Air, o Compliance of Section 5 & 10, Aircraft Act-1934/ Rule 8 of Aircraft Rules 1937, o The Rule-12 (DGR Training) and (CAR, Section-11, Series C, Part-I dtd 08 Jan 2010) Rules 3 & 15 of The Aircraft (Carriages of DG by Air) Rules, o IATA, DG Regulations framed on the basis of Annex -18 to Chicago Convention of ICAO and Technical Instructions, (Document 9284 AN/905). Lesson3 CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS 45 Mts o Classification & Divisions of Dangerous Goods as per, o Dangerous Goods List (Table 4.2), o D G acceptable for Air transportation as per IATA, DGR Manual. o Forbidden and Hidden Dangerous Goods, o DG in Excepted Quantities and COMAT. o DG in Limited Quantities, State & Operators Lesson 4 CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS 45Mts o Hazard Classification, o Recognition- Class 1 to Class-9 + Video. PageNo: DG22

23 Lesson 5 PACKAGING, MARKING & LABLEING FOR DG 45 Mts o Packaging, Marking and Labeling of D G. o Exercise. o Video Lesson 6 SPECIAL VIGILANCE CHECKS TO PREVENT CARRIAGE OF DG ON BOARD 45 Mts o Declaration, Notification o Avoiding Hidden Hazards, Techniques for Checking of baggage to prevent carriage of DG on board the aircraft. o Initial, Continuity & on the Job Training of Personnel dealing with DG. Lesson 7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE & REPORTING OF DANGEROUS GOODS INCIDENT/ACCIDENTS 45 Mts o DG Emergency Response Plan. o Dealing with DG related Emergencies in Flight and on Ground + Video. o Accident/Incident, Reporting Procedure. o DG related occurrence investigations by DGCA. Lesson 8 PRESERVATION OF DG RECORDS 45 Mts o Recapitulation o Maintenance of DGR Training Records. o Test & Evaluation PageNo: DG23

24 CHAPTER DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS COURSE FOR CATEGORIES 1. 3 & 6 ASSIGNMENTS / EXERCISES Q1. A shipment consisting dangerous goods of 03 items are packed in one outer package for transported from Mumbai to Siem Reap (Cambodia) by Sky Regional Airlines in Cargo Only Aircraft. Note: Items: Airway Bill No: a) According to Southwest Airlines 5kg of cushion materials are required b) Hazard text must be mentioned on Hazard Labels a) 5L Paint flash point 25 C in close cup and IBP 45 C b) 2kg of UN 3497 Krill meal PG II c) 6L of Kerosene flash point 35 C in close Cup and IBP 65 C Shipper: Consignee: Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd Gali No 19, J.K Industrial Estate Cave Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 93 RIGHTWAY FREIGHT SERVICES No 62 Preah Norodom Blvd Phnom Penh Cambodia Outer Packaging Materials Available in stock are: a) 1G/Y15/S/14/IND/AS45 b) 4G/X15/S/14/IND/AS45 c) 1A1/X2.5/200/14/IND/AS45 d) 4G/Y20/S/14/IND/AS45 Complete the following consignment using the information given above:- a) The Shipper s Declaration form 14 b) Extract of Airway Bill 4 c) Labelling and marking on the package 7 PageNo: DG24

25 Ans 1 (a). SHIPPERS DELCARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS PageNo: DG25

26 Ans 1 (b). Extract of Airway Bill PageNo: DG26

27 Ans 1 (c). Marking and Labels PageNo: DG27

28 Q2 The following shipment, consisting of: - a) A Shipper s Declaration; b) An extract from the accompanying Air Waybill and c) A drawing indicating the labels and marks appearing on the package, is presented for shipment. The shipment consisting dangerous goods of 02 items are packed in 02 types of packaging for transported from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi by Iran Air in Passenger and Cargo Aircraft. Airway Bill No: Note: Items: c) Hazard text must be mentioned on Hazard Labels d) For transportation overpack must be used e) For packaging 04 kg of cushioning material must be used a) 20L of UN 1210 Printing Ink flash point 22 C IBP 36 C b) 20kg of UN 3292 Shipper: Consignee: City Cargo Services PO Box Abu Dhabi, UAE Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd Gali No 19, J.K Industrial Estate Kalkaji.New Delhi Outer Packaging Materials Available in stock are: a) 1G/Y10/S/14/IND/AS45 b) 3A1/X1.5/200/14/IND/AS45 c) 1A1/X2.5/200/14/IND/AS45 d) 4D/Y15/S/14/IND/AS45 Complete the checklist to determine if the shipment is acceptable. Explain all the reasons for rejection, if it is not acceptable, in the comments box on the checklist. Do not alter any information shown on the Shipper s Declaration. PageNo: DG28

29 Q2 (a). SHIPPERS DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS PageNo: DG29

30 Q2 (b). EXTRACT of AIR WAY BILL Q2 (c). Marking and Labels PageNo: DG30

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34 Q3. The following shipment consisting of Dangerous Goods is delivered for transport from Delhi to Singapore. Package Contents Activity : One Type B(U) Package, Solid Metal other form, Non Fissile : Cu-64 : 9TBq Transport Index : 0.7 Surface Radiation Level : 0.56mSv/h Dimensions : 35 x 50 x 45 cm Permissible Gross Weight : 85 Kg Airway Bill No : Airline : Singapore Airlines, Passenger Aircraft Shipper : Intex Cancer Hospital 123 Nathan Road New Delhi India Consignee : D.B Group International No. 1 Science Park Drive Singapore Singapore Complete the following:- a) DGD Form 14 b) Extract of Air Way Bill 4 c) Mark and Label the Package 7 PageNo: DG34

35 Ans 3(a). SHIPPES DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS PageNo: DG35

36 Ans 3(b). EXTRACT OF AIR WAYBILL PageNo: DG36

37 Ans 3 (C). Marking and Labels Q4. Can shipper pack dangerous goods in single packaging for limited quantity criteria? 2 Ans: DGR Ref: Q5. What information is required when visous flammable liquid are assigned to packaging group III on DGD? 3 Ans: PageNo: DG37

38 DGR Ref: Q6. Can cargo services company engage their employ in the manner of involve of transportation of dangerous goods without proper training 2 Ans: DGR Ref: Q7. What is the Category for the Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing dangerous gods? 2 Ans: DGR Ref: Q8. What is the punishment for violations of Dangerous Goods Regulations in India? State the legal provisions? 3 Ans: DGR Ref: Q9. What is the requirement if dangerous goods shipment is not delivered at any destination in Saudi Arabia? 3 Ans: DGR Ref : Q10. Can UN3316 and UN3425 be transported in one outer plywood box in limited quantities provision? 2 Ans: DGR Ref: Q11. Does 10L Ethanol with open cup flash point of 65 degree Celsius require Dangerous Goods Declaration? 2 Ans: DGR Ref: PageNo: DG38

39 Q12. What documents are required for radioactive for type B(U) package in other form from India to Nepal other than DGD and Airway Bill? 3 Ans: DGR Ref: Q13. What information must be marked on radioactive label for Category II and III yellow 3 Ans: DGR Ref: Name Signature PageNo: DG39

40 CHAPTER-10 DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS AWARENESS TRAINING Sample Question Paper / Answer Book Name: Designation: Company: Date : ************************************************************************************* Each Question Carries 10 Marks Attempt any 10 Questions ************************************************************************************* 1. Define Dangerous Goods. 2. Which Section of Civil Aircraft Act 1934 and DGCA, CAR deals with the carriage of DG by Air? State all other DGCA & ICAO Rules/ Regulations related to Safe transportation if DG by air. 3. (a) As per ICAO Technical Instructions on DG which all Agencies need to compile DGR Training Manual for imparting Awareness Training to their personnel :- PageNo: DG40

41 (b) What is the minimum pass percentage to qualify in DGR Test? (C) What maximum punishment/penalty can be awarded for violating the DGR? Quote the relevant Section / Rule. Reproduce the exact words of punishment? (d) What is the validity period of DGR Training Course Certificate? Months 4. (a) What are Forbidden DG? Name a few Forbidden Dangerous Goods (b) What is the specific purpose of NOTOC? c) Under what conditions is NOTOC not mandatory? PageNo: DG41

42 (d) How & what all information regarding Hidden DG should be conveyed to the Passengers & Handlers to recognize Potential Hazards in Air Transportation of DG? 5. a) Enumerate essential steps that need to be taken by the operators while accepting DG for carriage by air. b) What are State Variations and Operator s Variations? Are the damaged packagings with Outer Cover acceptable by all operators? 6. What do you understand by:- a) Exempted DG PageNo: DG42

43 b) Excepted Quantity of DG. What symbol is used for Excepted Quantity package? c) Limited Quantity of DG. What symbol is used for Limited Quantity Package? d) If you notice a package with the label CAO in the consignment to be loaded in a Passenger aircraft, how should it be disposed off? 7. Enumerate the DG that are:- a) Acceptable in Hand baggage without operator s approval. PageNo: DG43

44 b) Acceptable in Check-in baggage with prior approval of the operator? 8. What major precautions should be observed during a) Storage, b) Loading / Unloading of the following DG packages containing:- Storage Loading / unloading (a ) Corrosive Liquids in glass bottles / Plastic jerry canes? (b) Toxic Substances (c) Infectious Substances PageNo: DG44

45 (d) Radio Active Substances 9. a) Which Table in DGR book publishes by IATA pertain to the (i) Training Category for No DG Carriers (ii) Listing of Dangerous Goods? b) Write the three Divisions of DG s that should never be packaged together (i) (ii) (iii) c) What does each element of the label u/n, 4G/Y-25/S/08 IND/ T-7421 printed on a DG package stand for? u/n 4G Y- 25 S 08 IND T Define a DG related :- a) Accident PageNo: DG45

46 b) Incident c) Prepare a DG Related Incident / Accident Report for submission to DGCA/AAIB PageNo: DG46

47 11. Correctly match the following classes of Dangerous Goods. TYPE OF DG CLASS ANSWER a) Corrosive Substances - Class 1 Class b) Flaming Solids - Class 7 Class c) Radio Active Materials - Class 9 Class d) Flaming Liquids - Class 8 Class e) Oxidising Subs & Peroxides - Class 2 Class f) Miscellaneous DG - Class 4 Class g) Explosives - Class 7 Class h) Gases - Class 3 Class i) Toxic & Infectious Subs - Class 5 Class 12. Correct the following markings on a DG packaging LIQUID, ALLYL ACETATE< UN2333, GROSS QTY 15 KG CONSIGNEE SHIPPER MR JHON ABRAHAM 5-PARK STREET KOLCATTA INDIA CASTLE CHEMICALS PVT LTD 9-WINSUR STREET LONDON WC3 UK 9G/X10/S/X1V/UK/T2010 PageNo: DG47

48 CHAPTER COURSE EVLUATION SHEET Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Name: Mobile: Date: Excellent Good Average Conduct of Lectures/ Methodology Use of Training Materials / Aids Suggestions for Improvement: Signature Remarks by CGI: Date: Signature Data Transferred to Records. Date: Signature Training Executive PageNo: DG48

49 SAMPLE ATTENDANCE LIST PageNo: DG49

50 CHAPTER SPECIMEN CERTIFIACTE PageNo: DG50

51 CHAPTER MAINTENANCE OF TRAINING RECORDS The following records shall be preserved for a minimum period of 03 years from the date of completion of the most recent training:- a) A copy of the Registration form duly filled in by the participants. b) A description or reference of the training materials used to meet the training requirements. c) Copy of the Question Paper/Answer sheet of each participant. d) A copy of the Course evaluation ( Feed-back report) Form completed by the participants. e) Copies of the Certificates issued to the participants The following records shall be preserved for a minimum period of 05 Years from the completion of the most recent training. a) Names (Attendance sheet) of the participants. b) Category of training, indicating whether Initial or recurrent. c) The commencement and conclusion of the course. d) The result of the examination conducted.at the end of the course The records shall be made available upon request to an authorized Officer of the DGCA for inspection. PageNo: DG51

52 CHAPTER REFERENCES 1. DGCA CAR Section 11, Series C, Part I, dated 08 Jan 2010 issued under Rule-13 of The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules SectioN-5, Civil Aircraft Act Civil Aircraft Rules Annex-18, to ICAO Chicago Convention, Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air. 5. Technical Instructions for Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Document 9284 AN/905). 6. Dangerous Goods Regulations published annually by IATA on the Basis of Sl.No.4 & 5 above. 7. Hand Book of Hazmat 8. NTSB Investigation Reports on Aircraft Incidents/Accidents due to Dangerous Goods. 9. CAD, UK, Canada, and Australia Reports on Incidents /Accidents caused by undeclared/ Mis-declared / Hidden Dangerous Goods. 10. Videos down loaded from NTSB, FAA, HAI/IFHT etc DECLARATION BY THE C.I DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING FACULTY, RWSI a) These Training Notes have been compiled by Group Captain MK Labroo(Rtd), Chairman, Engineering Committee and C.I, DGR & Sr Faculty Member of RWSI, based on the Reference material mentioned above and knowledge & professional experience gained during the past 44 years active exposure to Aviation industry. The information freely available in form of Air Incident / Accident Reports published by NTSB, DGCA, CAA Australia, Transport Canada, CAD,UK, EASA and other independent Accident Investigation agencies like BEA, France and DGCA, ICAO. IATA Reference material available on internet. b) The contents of this Training Hand-out have been compiled with the sole purpose of serving as a guidance material for imparting awareness training to the Air / Ground Crew / Maintenance personnel dealing with PageNo: DG52

53 Dangerous Goods, in order to ensure their Safe Handling, Storage and Carriage by Air, otherwise likely to cause Safety Hazards. The Training Hand-out should in no way be quoted as a Regulatory Authority / Instructions while executing Dangerous Goods Air transportation tasks.. c) In case of any query on the contents of this Training Hand-out, the trainees may contact the compiler of these Notes on his address rotorindialabroo@gmail.com or Mobile No ( ) Chief Ground Training Instructor RWSI, GTO PageNo: DG53

54 LIST OF APPROVED DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING INSTITUTES (AS ON ) (I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) Air India Ltd. Marketing Training College Central Training Establishment, Hyderabad Phone No. : Fax No. : Air India Ltd., Operations Training Division, Old Airport, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai Phone No. : Fax No. : Jet Airways (India) Pvt. Limited, III Floor, S.M. Centre, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai Phone No. : Fax No. : SpiceJet Limited, 319 Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Gurgaon (Haryana) Phone No. : Fax No. : Interglobe Aviation Limited IndiGo, Tower C, Global Business Park, DLF City, Phase III, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) Phone No. : Fax No. : Go Airlines (India) Ltd. C-1, Wadia International Centre(WIC) Pandurang Budhkar Marg Worli, Mumbai Phone No Fax No (VII) GPs Institute for Dangerous Goods, E-413, Mavilla, Mayur Vihar-I, New Delhi Phone No. : Fax No. : (VIII) Bird Academy, L-40, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi Phone No. : Fax No. : (IX) (X) (XI) Dangerous Goods Management India Pvt. Ltd., 10/11, Louis Credo House, Sutarpakadi, Sahar Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai Phone No. : Fax No. : Tirwin Management Services (P) Limited, III Floor, VGP Murphy Square, GST Road, Alandur (Near Airport), Chennai Phone No Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Limited, C.S.I. Airport, Air Cargo Complex Sahar Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai Phone Fax No (XII) Tentacle Aviation Academy Tentacles Aviation Academy Level 2, Indradhanush # 15, Gubbi Cross, Mannur-Bangalur Road Kothanur, Bangalore PageNo: DG54

55 (XIII) GMR, Aviation Academy GMR Aero Towers, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) Phone FAX (XIV) Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd. I.G.I. Airport Terminal II Line Maintenance Block A; New Delhi Phone No Fax No (XV) Blue Dart Aviation Ltd. No Old International Terminal, Meenambakkam Airport, Chennai Phone No Fax. No (XVI) Indian Aviation Academy (Niamar Society), Gurgaon Road, New Delhi Phone FAX: PageNo: DG55