Dangerous Goods Regulations

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Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) (IATA dangerous goods regulations) is a set of rules for the transport of dangerous goods in the air traffic of the IATA .

Overview

The DGR regulations stipulate which dangerous goods may be sent by air and, if so, which net quantity per package may not be exceeded. In addition, the goods must be packaged according to special guidelines. Certain different substances may not be sent together in one package. Furthermore, it should be noted that some goods only by cargo aircraft ( Cargo Aircraft Only allowed to be sent), not per passenger jet - for both aircraft types, there are usually different maximum amounts of dangerous goods. In addition, packages must be marked with hazard symbols and other markings. The sender must fill out a Shipper's Declaration. Information on it is u. a. a number similar to the UN number, divided into groups from 1 to 9, the hazardous substance name (in English), net quantity, hazard class, packaging group and the packaging instructions. In some cases, the sender's 24-hour emergency number must be given on the sender's declaration.

details

The Dangerous Goods Regulations also regulate whether dangerous goods may be carried by passengers or crew members, and if so, whether in checked baggage or hand baggage.

When transporting lithium batteries , pay particular attention to the declaration, packaging and marking. Serious accidents when transporting lithium batteries in air traffic led to tightening of the regulations. On April 1, 2016, more stringent regulations came into force (see: IATA_Lithium Batteries as Cargo in 2016_Update III). After the crash of ValuJet flight 592, the transport of oxygen generators in passenger planes was completely banned, only the devices for emergency supply were allowed in the passenger cabin.

The Dangerous Goods Regulations take over the Technical Instructions For The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the ICAO , the latter appear every two years. In addition, all states and airlines have the option of stipulating special provisions (usually tightening of the generally applicable provisions) and conditions. These special provisions can also be found in the IATA dangerous goods regulations.

The IATA dangerous goods regulations are published in an annually updated manual.

Senders of dangerous goods must be IATA-DGR trained.

Violations of the IATA dangerous goods regulations can lead to criminal penalties. In the event of violations, there is an obligation to report to the national authorities (in Germany: Federal Aviation Office , in Switzerland the FOCA , in Austria Austro Control ).

See also

literature

  • IATA dangerous goods regulations 2020 (German). 61st edition. Hamburg: Ecomed-Storck , 2019

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Dangerous Goods Advisory Bulletin , FAA, August 21, 2007