Definition of Dangerous Goods

According to the IATA definition, dangerous goods are items or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, or property when transported by air and which are classified in accordance with Section 3 of the DGR (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations).

The threats to health, safety of people and property consist of the following factors present during the transportation of dangerous goods:

  1. harm to people and property caused by blast waves and fire;
  2. harm to people caused by radioactive radiation, toxins (including combustion products), and pathogens;
  3. contamination of property and territory with radioactive substances;
  4. the ability to easily ignite and sustain combustion;
  5. skin irritation and damage to property from corrosive substances.

Regulatory Framework

Dangerous goods are accepted for carriage on U6 flights in accordance with:

  1. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations;
  2. ICAO Technical Instructions (TI) for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air;
  3. Air Code of the Russian Federation;
  4. Federal Law “On the Use of Atomic Energy”;
  5. Federal Law “On Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation with Foreign States”;
  6. Federal Law “On Weapons”;
  7. Federal Law “On Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare of the Population”;
  8. “Convention on International Civil Aviation” (Chicago), 1944;
  9. ICAO Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods Doc 9481-AN928;
  10. ICAO Annex 18;
  11. IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material;
  12. FAP 141. Federal Aviation Rules. “Rules for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Civil Aviation Aircraft”;
  13. Special requirements and regulations provided by governments.

Important. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) are published annually and become effective on 1 January each calendar year. The Technical Instructions (TI) are published every April, which may create potential conflicts between DGR and TI. In case of conflict, the requirements contained in the currently effective edition of the DGR prevail. The current editions of IATA DGR and ICAO Technical Instructions are available at locations where passenger and/or cargo handling operations are conducted.

Principles of Dangerous Goods Transport

  1. Dangerous goods instructions are compiled and published for shippers and operators. They contain information about dangerous goods, their properties, and requirements for safe air transport.
  2. Dangerous goods are divided into Hazard Classes and Categories according to the level of danger. The list of dangerous goods includes UN numbers assigned by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Committee of Experts.
  3. Certain dangerous goods are too dangerous for transport by air; some are prohibited unless exempted by the state; some may only be transported on cargo aircraft.
  4. The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods must be filled in correctly. Information must be precise, including the proper shipping name and hazard class, number of packages and type of packaging, information for handling and loading, and actions in case of an incident during the flight or on the ground.
  5. The pilot-in-command must be informed in a timely manner about dangerous goods on board and hazard classes indicated in the NOTOC.
  6. Carrier personnel must be informed about hazards, methods of handling dangerous goods, and special emergency procedures.
  7. All dangerous goods incidents must be reported to the relevant authorities so that causes may be investigated and corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence.
  8. All personnel involved in dangerous goods operations must receive proper training.

Airline Safety Policy for Dangerous Goods Transport

  1. Transport of dangerous goods on the Airline’s aircraft shall be carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and accumulated operational experience.
  2. Dangerous goods are accepted for carriage on domestic and international routes from and to natural and legal persons.
  3. A request must be submitted to an authorized airline employee no later than 48 hours prior to the planned departure. Correctness of transport documents must be checked using the “Dangerous Goods Checklist”.
  4. No airline or other organization representative may require acceptance or transport of goods prohibited under any circumstances.
  5. No person may transport dangerous goods by air if such goods have not been accepted, handled, or transported according to IATA DGR or ICAO Technical Instructions. No person may mark, certify, or present packaging not prepared in accordance with ICAO Technical Instructions.
  6. Only dangerous goods listed as permitted for transport on passenger aircraft may be accepted.
  7. It is prohibited to accept goods whose net quantity or mass per package exceeds the maximum allowed in the List.
  8. All dangerous goods must be packed according to requirements.
  9. Each packaging used must be approved (certified).
  10. Each dangerous goods package must be properly marked, unless otherwise specified. Goods with subsidiary risks must be additionally labeled.
  11. Incompatible dangerous goods must not be placed together on one aircraft.
  12. Dangerous goods must generally be transported on direct flights. Transfers may occur only with authorization.
  13. Transport documents must be completed properly.
  14. Full required information must be provided.
  15. Only temporary storage is allowed at airports; certain categories must be loaded/unloaded directly to/from aircraft.
  16. Access to dangerous goods must be provided (except prohibited categories) to monitor their condition and take urgent action.
  17. Personnel must receive periodic training and certification according to approved programs.
  18. Transport security must be confirmed as required by the Russian Federation.
  19. Aircraft must have documented emergency procedures.
  20. Each transport must have physical protection and aviation security measures.

Carrier Responsibility

The Air Operator Certificate of Ural Airlines authorizes the Airline to conduct domestic and international commercial carriage of dangerous goods.

Personnel Training

CHA/GHA personnel must receive training appropriate to their responsibilities. This training must include:

  1. Training appropriate to their duties;
  2. Specialized training aimed at detailed study of requirements applicable to assigned functions;
  3. Safety training aimed at learning about hazards, safe handling methods, and emergency actions.

When hiring personnel covered by Table 1.5A of IATA DGR, training must be ensured or verified.

To ensure knowledge remains current, recurrent training must be completed within 24 months.

Security Measures Training

Dangerous goods training must comply with the Dangerous Goods Training Program developed and updated according to U6 standards and approved by the relevant authorities (if applicable).

Language Use

English must be used in addition to Russian in all transport documents, on markings, individual and outer packagings, and cargo containers.