Day 27 Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials (DGHM) SSG

Explosives materials are in what class?

1

PEDs may contain lithium ion batteries not exceeding ___ Wh

160Wh

Gases materials are in what class?

2

Flammable liquid materials are in what class?

3

Dangerous when wet material are in what class?

4

Flammable solid materials are in what class?

4

Spontaneously Combustible materials are in what class?

4

Organic peroxide materials are in what class?

5

Oxidizer materials are in what class?

5

Total weight of dry ice on an SkyWest A/C cannot exceed how many pounds?

5.5lbs when carried on or checked & if approved package as counter-to-counter product no more than 330lbs

Infectious substance materials are in what class?

6

Poison (toxic) materials are in what class?

6

Poison inhalation hazard materials are in what class?

6

Radioactive materials are in what class?

7

Corrosive materials are in what class?

8

Miscellaneous materials are in what class?

9

No person may use and no A/C operator may allow the use of any POC, except for any POC that bears _____

A label on the exterior of the device

When handling and disposing of dry ice, list the things that the flight attendant cannot:

A) Do not place dry ice into an airtight container or bag B) Do not use dry ice as a coolant in a beverage C) Do not dispose of dry ice in the lavatory sink or toilet D) Do not tie a knot in the pick up bag containing dry ice

Approve POCs may be used during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing, when the following conditions are met:

A) The POC must either be stowed under the a seat in front of the user or in another approved stowage location, B) When operated by the user, be used only at a seat location that does not restrict any PAXs access to, or use of any required emergency or regular exit, or the aisle(s) in the PAX compartment

Swimming Pool Supplies may contain:

Acid, chlorine, or oxidizers

What is step 9 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Administer first aid (when needed)

List the qualified personnel that may carry the following items: Ammunition & Mercury barometer or thermometer

Ammunition: FFDO, LEO or FAM Mercury barometer or thermometer: A representative of a weather bureau or similar official agency

Dangerous goods and hazardous materials are defined as:

Articles or substances, which are capable of posing significant risk to health, safety or property when transported by air, water, road or rail

What is step 5 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Ask passengers if they know type or name of product that is leaking (when applicable)

What is step 12 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

At conclusion of incident, submit an IOR via SkyWest Online

Warning-do not touch dry ice with _____. Never place dry ice in ____.

Bare skin, Your mouth

A wheelchair or other battery powered mobility aid equipped with a non spillable battery, when carried as checked baggage must meet the following requirements:

Battery must meet requirements for non spillable batteries, visual inspection of removal of battery and reveals no defects, battery is disconnected and battery terminals are protected, battery is securely attached to wheelchair or mobility aid or removed & placed in a strong package marked "nonspillable battery", the PIC is advised where the location of wheelchair or mobility aid is prior to departure

Personal Oxygen Canisters are also known as:

Canned oxygen, recreational oxygen, and flavored oxygen.

Approved DGHM must be loaded and stowed where?

Cargo Bin

Portable ionizers/air purifiers are prohibited from use in SkyWest, but may be ____ in the cabin.

Carried

An infectious substance is:

Category A, an infectious substance in a form capable of causing permanent disability or life threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs

A biological substance is:

Category B, an infectious substance that is not in a form generally capable of causing permanent disability of life threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs

Cylinders may indicate:

Compressed gas

What does DGR stand for?

Dangerous Goods Regulation

What is step 4 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Determine name and seat number of passenger to whom baggage or items belongs

What is step 2 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Determine nature of DG/HM incident

SkyWests restrictions for Dry ice include:

Dry ice may not exceed 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) per person (total) when used to pack perishables in either checked or carry on baggage and The packaging must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas

Drilling/Mining equipment are:

Explosives

Spare lithium batteries and electronic smoking devices can be placed in checked or planeside loaded carry-on baggage.

False

What is step 8 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Follow instructions from PIC

What do you ask a PAX if they have a checked planeside baggage that must go into the cargo bin?

If they have any batteries, e-cigarettes, medication, keys or other important items

What does IATA stand for?

International Air Transport Association

A wheelchair or other mobility aid equipped with a lithium-ion battery, when carried as checked baggage must meet with following requirements:

Lithium-ion battery must be of a type that successfully passed each test in the UN Manual of Tests and criteria, visual inspection of the wheelchair or mobility aid revealing no obvious defects, battery terminals protected, batter securely attached to mobility aid, must be loaded & stowed to prevent activation, must be protected from damage by movement, PIC advised prior to departure of the location

What items are not allowed for transport on SkyWest A/C?

Mace (in A/C cabin, 71 oz perfume, personal oxygen canisters, 2.5g lithium metal batteries

What is step 1 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Maintain a calm and efficient attitude-be careful not to alarm passengers

Frozen fruits, vegetable, meats may contain:

May be packed in dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)

Household Materials may contain:

May contain hazardous materials (eg aerosols, bleaching powder, matches)

SkyWests restrictions for Ammunition include:

Must be in checked baggage only (unless person carrying is a LEO or FAM) and Ammunition clips and magazines must also be securely boxed

Gasoline powered devices are allowed when:

New, in original packaging, fuel tank and engine do not contain any liquid or gaseous fuel, is not equipped with battery, and does not contain any other DG/HM

Lithium battery powered self balancing devices are ____ permitted

Not

SkyWests restrictions for Alcohol include:

Not more than 24% alcohol by volume or More than 24% and not more than 70% alcohol by volume when in unopened retail packaging not exceeding 5 liters (1.3 gallons) carried in carry on or checked baggage with a total net quantity per person of 5 liters (1.3 gallons)

What is step 3 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Obtain information from passenger(s) when possible

SkyWests restrictions for Matches and Lighters include:

One packet of safety (non strike anywhere) matches or one lighter intended for use by an individual when carried on ones person or in carry on baggage transported in the cabin of the aircraft only

What items are regular passengers allowed to bring in the cabin carry on?

Pacemaker, small thermometer, hair curler, dry ice, POC, small compressed gas cylinders (for mechanical limbs)

The US Department of Transportation _____ determines which POCs are allowed in carry on or checked baggage & acceptable for use on board A/C

Pilpeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

How do you dispose of dry ice?

Place directly trash or pick up bag (place pick up bag in trash), DO NOT tie knot in the pick up bag containing dry ice

Chemicals are:

Poisons, acids

What is step 6 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Provide a full description of the item, its location, and disposition to the PIC

What is step 7 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Provide description of passenger symptoms to the PIC (when applicable)

The transportation of ___ materials is prohibited, if a radioactive material is discovered, it must be treated as an ___.

Radioactive, Emergency

What is step 10 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

Reseat passengers away from the spill (when applicable)

If there is a hazmat incident and there are injuries, your initial responsibility is what?

To assist the injured

What is step 11 in procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM exists?

To prevent further leakage, the relocation or repositioning of the leaking DG/HM package may be done after receiving permission from PIC

An IOR must be submitted by all members of the crew after a DG/HM incident.

True

Any item that is deemed as a hazardous material, must packaged by a qualified SkyWest personnel

True

Cargo and baggage offered to an air carrier under a general description may have hazards that are not apparent. The Hazardous Materials Table is not complete, and shippers and passengers may not be aware of this.

True

Do not touch, move or allow anyone near any articles that may be leaking from their container unless notified by the captain, wearing protective material

True

First class cabin food has food kept cold with thin disks of dry ice

True

Hair Curlers (curling irons) containing hydrocarbon gas is permitted, maximum 1 hair curler per PAX/Crewmember in carry on baggage only (must be covered, not used during flight, & gas refills not permitted)

True

If you come into contact with a powdery substance, cover it with a blanket, wash your hands and remove any clothing if you come into direct contact (same for PAX).

True

Life jacket (self inflating) with approval of AO may be carried as long as the life jacket is fitted with no more than two small gas cartridges & no more than two spare cartridges may be carried in carry on or checked baggage

True

Liquid oxygen cylinders, oxygen generators, and pressurized cylinders are not permitted

True

Lithium battery powered lighters must be equipped with a safety cap or similar means of protection to prevent unintentional activation of the heating element while on board the A/C

True

Mace/Pepper Spray (self defense sprays) are prohibited for transport in A/C cabin. One self defense spray not exceeding 118ml (4fl oz) may be carried in checked baggage only

True

Magnetized Material with a gauss reading more than 0.00525 is forbidden for air transportation

True

Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) can be transported however MREs containing individual food heaters are PROHIBITED for use on SkyWest A/C

True

Mercury Barometer or Thermometer is acceptable for transport when carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar agency provided that the individual advises the presence of the barometer or thermometer in their baggage (must be packed in strong packaging)

True

Mercury or Clinical Thermometer (for personal use) is acceptable for transport in a checked or carry on bag when carried in a protective case.

True

Never allow direct contact with your skin when handling dry ice

True

Non-radioactive Medicinal and toilet Articles (hair spray, perfume, cologne, etc) are permitted as long as the quantity of the materials does not exceed 2kg (70oz) by mass or 2L (68fl oz) by volume & aerosols must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent release

True

Oxygen for medical use is not permitted on SkyWest A/C unless it is an approved POC.

True

Pacemakers Containing Radioactive Materials or Radiopharmaceuticals are permitted if it is an implanted medical device (in humans or animals)

True

Personal Oxygen Canisters are prohibited for transport on commercial A/C by PAX or crewmembers, the metal canisters contain compressed oxygen

True

Portable Ionizers (air purifiers) are permitted for transport on SkyWest A/C as carry on baggage only and may not be operated.

True

Segway HT (human transporter) mobility aids are acceptable for transport when used as a mobility aid device.

True

Small arms Ammunition is allowed in checked baggage only, unless FFDO, FAM or LEO.

True

Smart bags/luggage with charging devices or that use a lithium battery powered electric motor) with non removable batteries are prohibited for transport on SkyWest Airlines flights.

True

The DGHM classifications are not in order of danger or risk

True

The FAs responsibility to recognize and alert the PIC/GSC of any restricted articles carried onboard the A/C

True

The Pilot Notification Form/Dangerous Goods Declaration must be attached to any SkyWest DG/HM COMAT shipment

True

The relocation & prevention of further harm of a leaking package must take place after receiving permission from the caption.

True

When a smart bag/luggage containing removable batteries doesn't fit in the PAX cabin, the PAX must remove the battery before the bag/luggage is placed in the cargo bin/pit & the removed battery must remain with the PAX in the PAX cabin

True

Lithium Metal Batteries are not permitted if they are over 2grams, but if they are ____ 2grams they are permitted on SkyWest A/C.

Under

How do you handle dry ice?

Use oven mitt/galley wipe or several folded paper towels when handling, do not place in an airtight container or bag, do not use as a coolant in beverage, do not dispose of dry ice in lavatory sink or toilet

A wheelchair or other battery powered mobility aid equipped with a spillable battery, when carried as checked baggage must meet the following requirements:

Visual inspection of removal of battery and reveals no defects, battery is disconnected and battery terminals are protected, the PIC is advised where the location of wheelchair or mobility aid is prior to departure, the wheelchair or mobility device is loaded-stowed-secured in an upright position, (when it cannot be loaded-stowed-secured the spillable battery must be removed and placed in strong packaging with the label "corrosive" & marked with "battery, wet, with wheelchair")

Instruments may conceal:

barometers, manometers, mercury switches, rectifier tubes, thermometers containing mercury

Toys may be made of:

celluloid or other flammable materials

Automobile parts (car, motor, motorcycle) may contain:

cellulose paints, wet batteries, shocks/struts with nitrogen, air bag inflators/air bag modules, etc.

POCs may be transferred as ____ or ____ in the A/C passenger cabin of all SkyWest A/C.

checked baggage, carried

breathing Apparatus/SCUBA may indicate:

compressed air or oxygen cylinders

DGHM is synonymous with the terms:

dangerous goods, hazardous materials, Haz Mat, restricted articles, hazardous substances, dangerous materials

Tool boxes may contain:

flammable gases, liquids, adhesives, cleaners, corrosives, oxidizers, etc.

Camping equipment (includes backpacks, military bags, and firefighter gear) may contain:

flammable liquids, gas, or solid

Dental Apparatus may contain:

hazardous chemicals such as resins or solvents

Tear Gas Dispensers contains:

irritating material or pepper gas which is forbidden on SkyWest aircraft

Bull (or other animal) Semen may contain

liquid nitrogen

Cryogenic (Liquid) indicates:

low temperature, low pressure, or non pressurized gas such as argon, helium, neon and nitrogen

Electrical Equipment may contain:

magnetized materials, mercury in switch gear and electron tubes, wet batteries, or corrosives

Switches in Electrical Equipment or instruments may contain:

mercury

Vaccines may be:

packed in dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)

PAX with mechanical limb may carry:

small compressed gas cylinders for the operation of mechanical limb, allowed in carry on or checked baggage, and an adequate supply of spare cylinders for duration of travels

What is a Dewar Flask?

uses material frozen with liquid nitrogen to remain cold

Laboratory/Testing may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Medical Supplies/ Equipment (Test Kits) may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Pharmaceuticals may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Refrigerator Parts may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Repair Kits may contain:

various hazardous chemicals (adhesives, solvents, cellulose paints, organic perozides)

Samples for testing may contain:

various hazardous chemicals (including infectious substances)

Photo supplies may contain:

various hazardous materials

Electrically Powered may contain:

wet batteries apparatus (eg wheelchairs, lawn mowers, golf carts, etc.