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  1. Which organization publishes the primary international regulations for transporting dangerous goods by air?

    Answer: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

    ICAO publishes the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, which are the primary international legal framework.

  2. What are the nine UN hazard classes for dangerous goods?

    Answer: Explosives, Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers/Organic Peroxides, Toxic/Infectious, Radioactive, Corrosives, Miscellaneous

    The UN/ICAO system has nine hazard classes: 1 Explosives, 2 Gases, 3 Flammable Liquids, 4 Flammable Solids, 5 Oxidizers/Organic Peroxides, 6 Toxic/Infectious, 7 Radioactive, 8 Corrosives, 9 Miscellaneous.

  3. What does the 'Packing Group' designation (PG I, II, III) indicate for dangerous goods?

    Answer: The degree of danger posed by the substance, with PG I being highest danger

    Packing Groups indicate danger level: PG I = great danger, PG II = medium danger, PG III = minor danger.

  4. What does it mean when a dangerous goods shipment is labeled 'Forbidden'?

    Answer: The item is not permitted to be transported by air under any circumstances

    'Forbidden' means the substance may not be transported by air under any circumstances — not even with special approval.

  5. When handling radioactive materials (Class 7), what is the most important safety principle for airport workers?

    Answer: Minimize time of exposure, maximize distance from the source, and use shielding

    The three principles of radiation protection are Time (minimize), Distance (maximize), and Shielding — known as TDS.

  6. What must airport ground staff do if they discover a package that is damaged, leaking, or suspected of containing undeclared dangerous goods?

    Answer: Isolate the package, notify the supervisor and dangerous goods trained staff, and follow the cargo emergency response plan

    Damaged or suspect dangerous goods packages must be isolated, supervisors and DG staff notified, and emergency response procedures followed immediately.