Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Flashcards
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What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) used for?
Answer: Providing detailed information about a chemical's hazards, handling, storage, and emergency response procedures
An SDS (formerly MSDS) provides comprehensive information about a chemical substance's properties, hazards, and safe handling procedures for employees and emergency responders.
How should a ground employee respond to a dangerous goods spill on the ramp?
Answer: Evacuate the area, notify supervisors and emergency services, and follow the airport's spill response plan
Dangerous goods spills require immediate evacuation of the area, notification of emergency services, and response per the airport's hazmat spill plan to protect personnel and the environment.
What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for airport employees?
Answer: To guide initial response actions for dangerous goods incidents including identification, isolation, and notifications
The ERG provides first responders and employees with initial guidance on identifying dangerous goods, protective actions, and emergency response during incidents.
Which of the following describes a 'limited quantity' exemption in dangerous goods transport?
Answer: Small quantities of certain dangerous goods that qualify for reduced packaging, marking, and documentation requirements
Limited quantity exemptions allow small quantities of specific dangerous goods to be transported with simplified packaging and reduced documentation requirements.
What is meant by 'net quantity' versus 'gross quantity' in dangerous goods documentation?
Answer: Net quantity is the amount of the hazardous material itself; gross quantity includes the weight of the packaging
Net quantity refers to the actual amount of hazardous material inside the package, while gross quantity includes the weight of the packaging materials.
Why are lithium batteries classified as dangerous goods and subject to strict transport rules?
Answer: Because they can overheat, catch fire, or explode (thermal runaway) under certain conditions, posing a serious fire risk on aircraft
Lithium batteries are prone to thermal runaway—a chain reaction of overheating that can cause fire—which is extremely dangerous in the confined environment of an aircraft.