Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Material SSG - SkyWest 2021

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 items are not allowed for transport on SkyWest?

Mace (in aircraft cabin), 71oz perfume; personal oxygen canisters; 2.5g lithium metal batteries

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

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

What qualified personnel can carry ammunition in the cabin?

law enforcement officer or federal air marshal

What qualified personnel can carry mercury barometer or thermometer in the cabin?

a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency

What is SkyWest restrictions on alcoholic beverages?

no 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 total net quantity per person of 5 liters ( 1.3 gallons).

What is SkyWest restrictions on ammunition?

must be in checked baggage only (unless person carrying is a law enforcement officer or Federal air marshal).

Ammunition clips and magazines must also be securely boxed.

What is SkyWest restriction in regards to dry ice?

Dry ice may not exceed 2.5kg (5.5 pounds) per person total when used to pack perishables in either checked or carry on baggage.

The packaging must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas.

What is SkyWest restrictions with matches and lighters?

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

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 or False?

True

Spontaneously combustible material is in what class?

class 4

Organic peroxide material is in what class?

class 5

Gasses material is in what class?

class 2

Radioactive material is in what class?

class 7

Poison in halation hazard material is in what class?

class 6

Miscellaneous material is in what class?

class 9

Corrosive material is in what class?

class 8

Dangerous when wet material is in what class?

class 4

Explosive materials is in what class?

class 1

Flammable solid material is in what class?

class 4

Poison (toxic) material is in what class?

class 6

Flammable liquid material is in what class?

class 3

Infectious substance material is in what class?

class 6

Oxidizer material is in what class?

class 5

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

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

Breathing Apparatus/SCUBA may indicate:

compressed air or oxygen cylinders

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

flammable liquids, gas, or solids

Chemicals may indicate:

poisons, acids

cryogenic Liquids may indicate:

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

Cylinders may indicate:

Compressed gas

Dental Apparatus may contain

hazardous chemicals such as resins or solvents

Drilling/Mining equipment may contain:

Explosives

Electrical equipment may contain:

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

Electrically Powered may contain?

wet batteries apparatus (E.g., wheelchairs, lawn mowers, golf carts, etc.)

Frozen fruits, vegetable, meats may be:

packed in dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)

Household goods may contain:

hazardous materials (e.g. aerosols, bleaching, powder, matches)

Instruments may conceal:

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

Laboratory/Testing may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Medical supplies/equipment may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Pharmaceuticals may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Photo supplies may contain:

samples for testing

Refrigerator parts may contain:

various hazardous chemicals

Repair kits may contain:

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

Swimming pool supplies may contain:

Acid, chlorine, or oxidizers

Vaccines may be packed in:

dry ice

Toys may be made of:

celluloid or other flammable materials

Tool boxes may contain:

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

Tear gas expenses could contain:

irritating material or pepper gas which is forbidden on SkyWest aircraft

Samples for testing may contain:

various hazardous chemicals including infectious substances.

Procedures to be implemented by the FA when a suspected DG/HM incident exists are:

-Maintain a calm and efficient attitude

-Determine nature of DG/HM

-Obtain information from passenger when possible

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

-Ask passengers if they know type or name of product that is leaking.

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

-Provide description of Paxs symptoms to the PIC when applicable

-Follow instructions from PIC

-Administer first aide when needed

-Reseat passengers away from the spill.

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

-At conclusion of incident, submit an IOR via SkyWest online.

When handling and disposing of dry ice, list the things the flight attendant CANNOT do:

Place dry ice into an airtight container or bag, use dry ice as a coolant in a beverage, dispose of dry ice in the lavatory sink or toilet, and tie knot in the pick up bag containing dry ice.

Never place dry ice in:

your mouth

Do not touch dry ice with:

Bare skin

Approved POC's may be used during movement on the surface, take off, and landing when:

The POC must be stowed under the seat in front of the user or in another approved stowage location so that it does not block the aisle way or the entryway into the row.

When operated by user, be used only in a seat location that does not restrict any passengers access to or use of any required emergency or regular exit, or the aisles in the passenger compartment.

After instruction from the PIC to reposition or relocate a DGHM make sure to

Wear protective gloves before touching it

Does SW knowingly transport category A infectious substances?

No

Category A substances are

An infectious substance any form capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy animals and humans

What notice might mainline use use for biological substances

NOTOC

Oxygen tanks containing any amount of O2 may only be transported by who?

Maintenance and accompanied by a PNF

Which takes precedence in the cargo bin animals or dry ice

Animals

Can dry Ice and animals be shipped together in the cargo bin?

No

In what situation with dry ice take precedence over animals

If dry ice contains human organs or blood

On the ERJ 175 live animals are only permitted to be in which part of the cargo bin?

Forward

On the CRG's animals are permitted to be in which part of the cargo bin?

Aft

On CRJs dry ice should be in what part of the cargo bin

Fwd

Can PED's with lithium ion batteries be on aircraft

Yes battery must not exceed 160 WH

True or False. Dry ice from 5.5 pounds to 50 lbs are allowed on all mainline partners

False. Some mainline partners do not allow up to 50lbs

Are motorized mobility eights powered by lithium metal batteries allowed on aircraft?

No they are forbidden

Acoordining to laws what must be on all DGHM items

Labels are required for all DGHM

Is it true that some passengers may have hidden hazardous materials

Yes

Where can a prude POC's be found in the IOM

Chapter 2 section 2 page 9 - 12

Class 2 DGHM Gases include

Breathing Apparatus/ SCUBA gear

Cylinder

Refrigerator Parts

Class 3 DHGM Flammable Liquids include

Camping gear, backpacks, military bags, fire fighter gear

Automobile Parts

Refrigerator Parts

Class 4 DGHM flammable solids, dangerous when wet, spontaneous combustibles includes

Camping gear

Class 5 DGHM oxidizers, organic peroxide's include

Repair kits

Swimming pools supplies

Class 6 Poison ( Toxic), Poison inhalation hazard, infectious substance includes

Chemical

Dental Apparatus

Medical Supplies

Pharmaceuticals

Photo Supplies

Samples of Testing

Class 7: radioactive substances includes

Chemicals

Class 8 Corrosives

Parts for automobiles

Photo supplies

It is who's responsibility to be aware of DGHM and notify ______&_______ which ever is applicable.

FAs

PIC & GSC

What are examples of hidden DGHM that PAX might bring onboard?

-Explosives

-Magnets

-Ammunition

-Flammable Solids ( matches, flares, lighters)

-Dry Ice

-Electron Tubes

-Adhesives

-Poisons

Etc

Who can you contact if unsure if something is DGHM?

SW depts such as Maintenance, Dispatch, and Customer Service

What happens if Radioactive material is found?

It should be treated like an emergency

MRE

Meal Ready to Eat

Can MRE's be on A/C? Can the heating components be used?

Yes they can be on the A/C

The heating components can not be used

Are hoverboards permitted?

No

Is oxygen for medical use permitted on SW aircraft?

No

Are Segways permitted on SW

Yes if it has an NiMH battery is used