INTRODUCTION

THE QUALITY SYSTEM OF PURPOSE OF THE DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING REGULATIONS

According to the quality system of Mantraco, Air Logistics Provider, the Subject Regulations are published in order to provide procedures for the shipper, agent and integrated trade partner (who are non-aircraft operator) by which articles and substances with hazardous properties can be safely transported by air on all commercial air transport.

In 1985, Mantraco, the sole Member of WACO in Taiwan recognised the growing need to transport by air, articles and substances having hazardous properties which, if uncontrolled, could adversely affect the safety of the passengers, crew and/or aircraft on which they are carried. Experience in other modes of transport had demonstrated that most such articles and substances could be carried safely provided that the article or substance was properly packed and the quantities in each package were properly limited. Using this experience together with the industry's knowledge of the specialised characteristics of air transport, Mantraco start to developed the first regulations for the handling of dangerous goods by air. The first edition of the Dangerous Goods handling Regulations was published in 1988 as the Handling of Restricted Articles Regulations.

  GENERAL PHILOSOPHY

  Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly followed. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is an easy-to-use manual based on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Technical Instructions. It incorporates additional operational requirements which provide a harmonised system for operators to accept and transport dangerous goods safely and efficiently.

The Regulations include a detailed list of individual articles and substances specifying the United Nations classification of each article or substance and their acceptability for air transport as well as the conditions for their transport. Since no listing can be complete, the list also includes many generic or otherwise specified? entries to assist in the classification of those articles or substances not listed by name.

Some dangerous goods have been identified as being too dangerous to be carried on any aircraft under any circumstances; others are forbidden under normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approvals from the States concerned; some are restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft; most however, can be safely carried on passenger aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met.

Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations provide Packing Instructions for all dangerous goods acceptable for air transport with a wide range of options for inner, outer and single packaging. The packing instructions normally require the use of UN performance-tested specification packaging, however these are not required when dangerous goods are shipped in Limited Quantities under the provisions of Limited Quantity Packing Instructions. The quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these packaging is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the risk should an incident occur. Mantraco, IATA approved Cargo Agent, we set up our quality system of handling Dangerous goods is under back to back concept. Initiation of this manual started from investigation of the internal & external factor, then formulation the procedure, after evaluation and pilot test of the system, there are some correction after to meet both local and IATA requirement, subject system implemented from Jan. 1, 1999.

Training is also an essential element in maintaining a safe regulatory regime. It is necessary for all individuals involved in the preparation or transport of dangerous goods to be properly trained to carry out their responsibilities. Depending on the job-function, this may entail only familiarization training or may also include more detailed training in the intricacies of the Regulations. It is important to remember that dangerous goods are very unlikely to cause a problem when they are prepared and handled in compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation chain know what dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load and handle them and what to do if an incident or accident occurs either inflight or on the ground. The pilot-in-command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to properly deal with any emergencies which may occur. The pilot must also convey this information if possible to air traffic services to aid in the response to any aircraft incident or accident. Information regarding Hidden Dangerous Goods? must also be conveyed to passengers to assist them in recognising dangerous goods which they are not permitted to carry on their person or in their baggage and which may not be readily recognisable as being dangerous.

Lastly, our system always revised according to notice from IATA, since dangerous goods accidents or incidents must be reported, so that an investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the cause and take corrective action. Also, if as a result of these investigations changes are required in the Regulations, appropriate regulatory action can be taken without delay.

MAJOR CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN THE 42ND EDITION

CURRENT AMENDMENTS:-

Shulman Airfreight International Taiwan Ltd, Mantraco Ltd and NNR Aircargo Service Taiwan Inc are under the same group of system and top management, we are amendment our handling regulations subject to The 42nd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board and includes changes to be introduced by ICAO in its 2001--2002 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions. The following list is intended to assist the user with identifying the main changes introduced in this edition and must not be considered as an exhaustive listing. The changes have been prefaced by the section or subsection in which the change occurs.

Shading has been used to highlight major changes, however additional changes are also contained in unshaved paragraphs.

2.9—SState/Operator Variations:

Please refer to 2.9.2 for changes to State Variations and 2.9.3 for changes to Operator Variations.

Section 3—The classification criteria in Section? reflects the changes in 11th edition of the UN Recommendations and the 3rd EEdition of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. These new provisions are applicable from 1 July 2001.

4.2—TThe word Prohibited? in proper shipping names has been replaced with the word “sstabilized?

4.2—Sdome proper shipping names have formatting changes.

4.2—FFrom 1 July 2001, the entry for dangerous goods in machinery and apparatus is changed to class?.

A45—Tthis special provision has been considerably revised.

A67—Anote has been added to clarify that wheel chairs with gel type batteries do not require battery disconnection.

A81—This provision is now applicable to body fluids and the size of receptacle has been increased to 1 L.

Section 5—There are a number of changes to the entries in the packing instructions. Many of these changes are applicable from 1 July?001 and limit the quantities which are permitted in packaging.

6.2.7 new packaging code for drums made of materials other than steel or aluminum has been added. Note, these packaging are not currently used in air transport.

7.2.3.2 from 1July 2001, subsidiary risk labels do not have the class/division number obliterated.

8.2.2 the requirement to identify that a Dangerous Goods Declaration is not required on the air waybill has been deleted.

8.3—TThe requirements to attach additional documentation when necessary have been extended.

9.1.1.5—AAcceptance staff are required to seek additional information when encountering packages suspected of containing dangerous goods.

9.2.1.2 From July 001, handling, loading and storage of fissile radioactive material must take into account the criticality safety index.

9.3.2.1—FFrom 1 JJuly001, the requirements for segregation of dangerous goods change.

Section 10—TThis section is only applicable until 1 JJuly 2001, see Appendix G.

Appendix A—DDefinition of Aircraft Engines and related machines has been added.

Appendix F—MMinor changes to F.1 and F.2.

Appendix G—A new appendix has been included for this 42nd edition only. This contains the radioactive material regulations to be adopted by the ICAO Technical Instructions from 1 July 2001. This section will become the revised Section  in the 43rd edition.

Endorsed Schools The list of IATA Endorsed Training Schools has been revised and expanded.

General—Aan example of a standard incident reporting form acceptable by many states is provided at the end of the Section 9.

REFERENCE MARKS

The following symbols placed against an item indicate changes from the previous edition:

        Symbol / Meaning

                Addition of a new item.

                Change to an item.

                This provision is effective until 30 June 2001.

                This provision becomes effective 1 July 2001.

 

List of Tables

Table 1.5.A - Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula (1.5.2)

Table 2.1.A - Dangerous Goods Forbidden in Aircraft Under Any Circumstances

Table 2.3.A - Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew  (2.3)

Table 2.7.A - Excepted Quantity (Limits) Inner and Outer Packaging (2.7.5)

Table 3.1.A - Compatibility Group For Explosives

Table 3.1.B - Scheme of Classification of Explosives, Combination of Hazard Division with Compatibility Group

Table 3.3.A - Class 3 Packing Group Assignment (3.3.2.2)

Table 3.3.B - Viscous Substances Packing Group III criteria (3.3.3.2)

Table 3.6.A - Oral, Dermal and Dust/Mist Inhalation Hazards Division 6.1 Packing Group Criteria (3.6.1.3)

Table 3.6.B - Vapour Inhalation Hazard—Ddivision 6.1 Packing Group Criteria (3.6.1.3)

Table 3.8.A - Class 8 Packing Group Assignment based on Corrosivity (3.8.3)

Table 3.10.A - Precedence of Hazards and Packing Groups for Classes 3, 4 and 8 and for Divisions 5.1 and 6.1 (3.10.1)

Table 4.1.A - Generic and Hazard Class Proper Shipping Names

Table 5.0.A - Test Pressure Marking Examples (5.0.2.14.2(c))

Table 5.0.B - Absorbent Material Requirements (5.0.2.12.2)

Table 5.0.C - List of UN Specification Packagings

Table 6.0.C - Examples of UN Specification Markings—Nnew (6.0.4.2)

Table 6.0.D - Examples of UN Specification Markings—Rreconditioned Packaging (6.0.5)

Table 6.0.E - Example of UN Specification Markings—Iinfectious Substances (6.0.6)

Table 6.0.F - Example of UN Specification Markings—Ssalvage Packaging (6.0.7)

Table 6.3.A - Drop Test Requirements  (6.3.3)

Table 6.4.A - Filling Density of Packaging having a Water Capacity of 454 Liters (100 gallons) or less (6.4.3)

Table 6.4.B - Filling Density of Packaging having a Water Capacity Greater Than 454 Liters (100 gallons) (6.4.3)

Table 6.5.A - Drop Test—Ppackage Preparation Requirements (6.5.1.1)

  Table 9.3.A (I) - Segregation of Packages (9.3.2)

  Table 9.3.A (II) - Segregation of Packages (9.3.2)

Table 9.3.B - Aircraft Activity Limits for LSA Material and SCO in Industrial Packages (9.3.10.3.5)

Table 9.3.C - Type of Freight Container or Aircraft (9.3.10.5)

Table 9.3.D - Separation of Radioactive Material—Ppassenger and Cargo Aircraft (9.3.10.6)

Table 9.3.E - Separation of Radioactive Material—Ccargo Aircraft (9.3.10.6)

Table 9.3.F - Separation of Radioactive Material—Pphotographic Films and Plates (9.3.10.7)

Table 9.4.A - Applicable Limits of non-fixed radioactive contamination of an Aircraft or Aircraft Equipment

  Table 10.3.A - Consignment Mass Limits for Exceptions from the Requirements for Packages Containing Fissile Material

  Table 10.4.A - A1 and A2 Values for Common Radio nuclides (10.4.2.3)

  Table 10.4.B - Basic Radio nuclide Values for Unknown Radio nuclides or Mixtures

  Table 10.5.A - Excepted Package Activity Limits (10.5.9.4)

  Table 10.5.B - Industrial Package Integrity Requirements for LSA Material and SCO (10.5.10.9)

  Table 10.5.C - Limits of Non-Fixed Radioactive Contamination on Surfaces (10.5.9.1)

  Table 10.5.D - Multiplication Factors for Freight Containers (10.5.14.1)

  Table 10.5.E - Transport Index (TI) Determination (10.5.14.1)

  Table 10.5.F - Category Determination for Packages, over packs and Freight Containers (10.5.15.4)

  Table 10.6.A - Type B Package Insulation Criteria (10.6.2.2.2)

  Table 10.6.B - Free Drop Distance for Testing Packages to Normal Conditions of Transport (10.6.3.4.3(a))

Table B.3.A - Conversion to SI Units

Table B.3.B - Conversion from SI Units

Table B.3.C - Authorized Equivalents

  Table G.10.3.A - Consignment Mass Limits for Exceptions from the Requirements for Packages Containing Fissile Material

  Table G.10.4.A - A1 and A2 Values for Common Radio nuclides (10.4.2.3)

  Table G.10.4.B - Basic Radio nuclide Values for Unknown Radio nuclides or Mixtures

  Table G.10.5.A - Excepted Package Activity Limits (10.5.9.4)

  Table G.10.5.B - Industrial Package Integrity Requirements for LSA Material and SCO (10.5.10.9)

  Table G.10.5.C - Limits of Non-Fixed Radioactive Contamination on Surfaces (10.5.9.1)

  Table G.10.5.D - Multiplication Factors for Freight Containers (10.5.14.1)

  Table G.10.5.E - Transport Index (TI) Determination (10.5.14.1)

  Table G.10.6.A - Type B Package Insulation Criteria (10.6.2.2.2)

  Table G.10.6.B - Free Drop Distance for Testing Packages to Normal Conditions of Transport (10.6.3.4.3(a))

PREFACE

  This 42nd Eedition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations becomes effective on 1 January?001 and replaces the 41st Eedition, which must not be used after 31 December?000 unless specifically permitted in these regulations.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board pursuant to IATA Resolutions 618 and 619 and constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines. This edition of the IATA Regulations is based on the requirements of Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago, 1944) and the 2001--2002 Edition of the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284--AN/905) adopted by the Council of ICAO and published by ICAO.

Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air are recognized as the sole authentic legal source material in the air transport of dangerous goods. Consequently, any additional or explanatory material added by IATA does not form part of the authentic text of the ICAO Technical Instructions and does not have the same legal force.

In developing its Regulations, IATA has drawn on its extensive experience to give special attention to the format and wording of these Regulations to make this a readily understandable and easy-to-use manual. There are certain differences between the IATA and ICAO regulations, which stem from operational considerations and result in a regulatory regime, which is necessarily more restrictive than the ICAO requirements. These differences are identified by the symbol? Appearing in the margin. The IATA Regulations also incorporate additional material of practical assistance to users.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are also available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish language versions.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the deferred effective date of the legally binding 2001--2002 ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, portions of the 42nd Eedition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will not become effective until 1 July?001, while others will cease to be applicable after 30 June?001. All such instances are marked by and respectively.

Similarly, the contents of Section 10—Rradioactive Material and the Radioactive Checklist provided at the end of the book will no longer be valid after 30 June 2001. Appendix G—Rradioactive Material, based on the ST-1 as put forth by the International Atomic Energy Association, must be used for all radioactive shipments as of 1 July 2001. A new Radioactive Checklist incorporating all relevant changes is included at the end of Appendix G.

Any comments concerning this Manual should be addressed to the:

 

Arlo Lee

Quality Manager

The SAIT Group  Telephone 8862 2773 9323  Fax 8862 2773 9320                       email: arlo@nnr.com.tw

For Major regulation by IATA, please contact:-

The Editor, Dangerous Goods Regulations

International Air Transport Association

Cargo Department

Tel: +1 (514) 390 6770

Fax: +1 (514) 874 2660

Teletype: YMQFAXB

E-mail:  dangood@iata.org

For Internet dangerous goods information (web address):

www.iata.org/cargo/dg

Dangerous goods information hotline: 

Tel: +1 (514) 390 6770

Fax: +1 (514) 874 2660