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Transportation of Dangerous Goods
In the interest of passenger and crew safety and to prevent equipment damage, awareness of the following hazardous goods regulation is vital. This information is in reference to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
The dangerous cargo list includes but is not limited to the following categories of goods. If in doubt of the regulations applying to any cargo, please contact the shipping agent handling cargo at the airport.
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1. Fuel is not authorised on board passenger aircraft’s (Diesel/Jet-A1, Kerosene). Gasoline is DANGEROUS GOODS and MUST be CLEARLY labelled in accordance with IMDG Code. 2. Cylinders of compressed air or oxygen are prohibited from air transport unless used as life saving oxygen-breathing apparatus in certain limited medical uses. (Under air-medics supervision) 1. Camping gear portable canisters, which may contain flammable gas, flammable liquid. Non-Safety matches are also prohibited. 2. Any pressured cylinder whether full or empty. This includes cylinders used for cooking gas (propane). 6. Dental apparatus equipment, which may contain hazardous chemicals such as resins or solvents are also prohibited. 7. Various Medical supplies, which may contain dangerous chemicals. (Conditions apply) 8. Pharmaceuticals which may contain dangerous chemicals, e.g. acids (Conditions apply) 9. Photographic supplies i.e. darkroom chemicals. (Prohibited) 10. Refrigerators of the type that contain toxic gas or dangerous liquids. (Conditions apply) 11. Repair kits which may contain dangerous goods: Cellulose paints, organic peroxides, etc. (Prohibited) 12. Some medical items for scientific research i.e. unknown samples for testing may contain dangerous goods. (Prohibited unless identified) 13. Swimming pool chemicals, water chemicals, which may contain dangerous chemicals. (Prohibited) 14. Toolboxes may contain explosives; compressed gases or flammable gases (Butane cylinders). (Prohibited) 15. Motor Vehicle or generator batteries, only ifs dry. (Conditions apply) 16. Heat producing articles e.g. battery-operated equipment such as underwater torches and soldering equipment, which, if accidentally activated, will generate extreme heat, are prohibited. |
Close attention must be given to the strict adherence of these procedures by all personnel involved in preparing a consignment.
Failure to follow these procedures may render the responsible organisation liable for any incidents.