Dangerous goods - incident procedure

3 important questions on Dangerous goods - incident procedure

How do you deal with a dangerous goods incident on board ?

  1. Only take steps in consultation with senior ca and cockpit crew
  2. Where possible ask the passenger concerned to identify the item and explain its nature
  3. Relocate passengers away from hazard zone
  4. Depending on circumstances the use of a bp unit must be considered
  5. Hands should be protected
  6. Care should always be taken when mopping
  7. Spillage covered with polyethylene bags, do not use water
  8. Put the contents in a box with the door upward
  9. Place the box as far away possible from the cockpit and passengers
  10. For example toilet and lock it

What may never be used when dealing with a dangerous good?

WATER, it could increase the spillage

How can you recognize possible problems concerning dangerous goods?

1.Passengers requesting to keep luggage cool
2.Bad smell or odour
3.Wet spots on clothes , seat cushion or carpet
4.Abnormal noise e.g escaping gas
5.Fire or smoke  (unidentified colored fumes)

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