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Course Reception:

 Course introduction, Instructor/Students

 Mobile Phones must be switched off whilst in the training suite

 First Aid Cover

 Action in an emergency, also testing of the fire alarm

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 Course Programme

 Exam
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What’s the difference?

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Why are we here?

• Back in 2005, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Dangerous Goods office
carried out inspections on a number of Offshore installations and vessels

• The outcome of these inspections was not good, and in particular, the lack
of knowledge and training amongst staff, especially with awareness to the
handling of Dangerous Goods
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 Points were brought up at one Aviation Safety Technical Group (ASTG)

meeting, stating that Oil and Gas Companies and Helicopter Operators are
not compliant with:

 Regulations concerning the movement of Dangerous Goods

 Training and competence of personnel involved in this work

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 For all operations in support of the Oil & Gas industry on the UKCS, all staff
must be aware that:

 Offshore Operators in the North Sea must also comply with United Kingdom
Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) guidelines (now Oil & Gas UK).

 An Issue brief dated 8.08.05 from UKOOA states

Dangerous Goods by Air are carried on a

“PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY BASIS”

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What are Dangerous Goods??

Definition:

 Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a

risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in
the list of Dangerous Goods in the IATA/ICAO Regulations or which are
classified according to these Regulations

Lets have a look at the classes of Dangerous Goods!!

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Classification
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 Dangerous Goods are defined as those goods which meet the criteria of one
or more of nine UN hazard classes and:

 Where applicable to one of three UN Packing Groups

 Packing Groups: I, II and III (always written in Roman Numerals)

 The nine classes relate to the “type of hazard” whereas the packing groups
relate to the applicable “degree of danger “ within the class
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The nine classes of Dangerous Goods according to the UN are as follows:

 Class 1 - Explosives
 Class 2 - Gases
 Class 3 - Flammable Liquids
 Class 4 - Flammable Solids, Substances Liable to
Spontaneous Combustion, Substances Which, in Contact with
Water, Emit Flammable Gases
 Class 5 - Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
 Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substances
 Class 7 - Radioactive Material
 Class 8 - Corrosives
 Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
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Class 1 – Explosives:

 Six Divisions

 Division 1.1 – Mass Explosion Hazard

 Division 1.2 – Projectile Hazard

 Division 1.3 – Heat Hazard

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 Division 1.4 – Safe

 Division 1.5 – Sensitive / Mass Explosion Hazard

 Division 1.6 – Sensitive / Safe

 Class 1 may have compatibility issues within the class (this will be indicated
by a letter e.g 1.4S

 The Shipper must bring any issues to the attention of loading staff before
storage or transportation begins
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Class 2 – Gases:

 Three Divisions

 Division 2.1 – flammable Gas

Examples:

 Acetylene, dissolved
 Aerosols, flammable
 Butane
 Propane
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 Division 2.2 – Non Flammable, Non Toxic Gases

Examples:

 Aerosols, non-flammable
 Argon, compressed
 Nitrogen, refrigerated liquid
 Nitrogen, compressed
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 Division 2.3 – Toxic Gases

Examples:

 Ethylene oxide
 Sulphur dioxide
 Tungsten hexafluoride
 Hydrogen chloride
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Class 3 – Flammable Liquids:

This Class has no Sub-Divisions

Examples:

 Acetone
 Acetal
 Benzene
 Diesel fuel
 Fuel aviation, turbine engine
 Kerosene
 Methanol (also 6.1)
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Class 3 – Packing Group Table

Packing Group Flash Point (Closed Cup) Initial Boiling Point

I - ≤ 35°C

II ≤ 23°C
> 35°C

III ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

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Class 4 – Three Divisions:

 Division 4.1 – Flammable Solids, self-reactive substances and solid

desensitized explosives

Examples:

 Celluloid
 Lead phosphite, dibasic
 Magnesium
 Matches, safety
 Matches, fusee
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 Division 4.2 – Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

Examples:

 Carbon
 Celluloid, scrap
 Cotton waste, oily
 Phosphorus, white, dry (also 6.1)
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 Division 4.3 – Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable

gases

Examples:

 Barium
 Batteries, containing sodium
 Calcium hydride
 Sodium hydride
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Class 5 – Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides

 Two Divisions

 Division 5.1 – Oxidizing Substances

Examples:

 Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer

 Calcium chlorite
 Ferric nitrate
 Silver nitrate
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 Division 5.2 – Organic Peroxides

Examples:

 Organic peroxide type C, liquid

 Organic peroxide type F, liquid

(keep away from heat)

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Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substances

 Two Divisions

 Division 6.1 – Toxic Substances

Examples:

 Acridine
 Ammonium flouride
 Arsenic bromide
 Copper arsenite
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Division 6.1 – Packing Group Table

Packing Group Oral Toxicity LD50 Dermal Toxicity LD50 Inhalation Toxicity
(mg/kg) (mg/kg) by Dusts and Mists
LC50 (mg/L)

I ≤ 5.0 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2

II > 5.0 but ≤ 50 > 50 but ≤ 200 > 0.2 but ≤ 2

III > 50 but ≤ 300 > 200 but ≤ 1,000 > 2.0 but ≤ 4.0
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 Division 6.2 – Infectious Substances

Examples:

 Infectious substances, affecting animals

 Infectious substances, affecting humans
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Class 7 – Radioactive Material

 This Class has no Sub-Divisions

 White I –

Example:

 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-I)

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 Yellow II –

Example:

 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-II)

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 Yellow III –

Example:

 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III)

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Class 8 – Corrosives

 This Class has no Sub-Divisions

Examples:

 Ammonium solution
 Batteries, wet, filled with acid
 Batteries, wet, filled with alkali
 Sodium hydroxide, solid
 Sodium hydroxide solution
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Class 8 – Packing Group Table

Packing Group Exposure Time Observation Time Corrosion rate on

steel/aluminium

I ≤ 3 min ≤ 60 min -

II > 3 min ≤ 60 min ≤ 14 days -

III > 60 min ≤ 4 h ≤ 14 days > 6.25 mm (⅟4 in) a

year at a test
temperature of
55°C (130°F)
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Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

 This Class has no Sub-Divisions

Examples:

 Life saving appliances

 Lithium batteries
 Magnetized material
 Polychlorinated biphenyls
 Asbestos
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Handling Labels
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Handling Labels
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General Philosophy

53nd
Edition
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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

 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
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 Some Dangerous Goods have been identified as being too dangerous to be

carried on any aircraft, some are forbidden under normal circumstances but
may be carried with specific approvals

 Some Dangerous Goods may be carried on passenger aircraft, whereas

there may be restrictions to cargo aircraft only

 The correct packaging is an essential component in the safe transport of

Dangerous Goods by air. The correct use and understanding of packing
instructions and test reports is vitally important in the use of UN packaging

 Limited quantities, where Dangerous Goods are permitted to be transported

in non-UN packaging in accordance with the Regulations
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 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

 Dependent on your job, this may only require familiarization training

 Proper documentation by the Shipper (declaration) ensures that all in the

transport chain know what Dangerous Goods they are transporting

 Dangerous Goods need to be loaded carefully and securely, and if required,

suitably segregated (incompatible Dangerous Goods)

 The pilot in command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to
deal with any emergencies
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 Information regarding “ Hidden Dangerous Goods” must also be available to

passengers, to assist them in recognising goods that they are not permitted
to carry on their person or baggage

 Dangerous Goods accidents or incidents must be reported, so that an

investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the cause and take
any corrective action required
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Training and Responsibilities

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Training and Responsibilities

 The successful application of Regulations concerning the transportation of

Dangerous Goods is greatly dependent on all individuals concerned, of the
risks involved when preparing, handling and transporting such goods

 This can only be achieved by properly planned and maintained initial and
recurrent training for all persons concerned
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 The ICAO Technical Instructions require that the following categories of staff
receive Dangerous Goods Training commensurate with their responsibilities

 Staff involved in shipping Dangerous Goods

 Staff accepting Dangerous Goods

 Staff accepting cargo (other than Dangerous Goods)

 Staff responsible for the handling, storage and loading of cargo and
baggage

 Staff conducting the act of checking in passengers

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 Training must be provided or verified upon the employment of the

personnel identified in the categories specified in Table 1.5A

 And recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous

training to ensure knowledge is current

 It should be noted that all heli-deck crew and heli-clerks are required to
successfully complete Dangerous Goods training regardless of whether their
installation intends to ship Dangerous Goods cargo by air
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 Onshore, the Shipper delivers his consignment to the airline operator, who
checks that the article has been properly packaged, and all other
requirements of the IATA DGR’s have been complied with, including
documentation, which must be correct and in order

 Offshore, the same procedure must be followed to avoid undeclared or mis-

declared Dangerous Goods being loaded on the helicopter

 The check is a legal requirement (UK)

 There are 3 main areas that need to be addressed in the offshore

environment

 These are:
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 The Shippers Duties: The Shipper must be qualified to pack the shipment
and sign the shippers declaration for Dangerous Goods

 The Acceptance Staff: Accepts the package for carriage on behalf of the
helicopter operator, he/she must be qualified to sign the checklist

 The Loading Staff: Responsible for loading the shipment onto the helicopter,
he/she must be qualified to sign the NOTOC
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 Due to the limitations on manpower offshore, the same person may carry
out some, or all of these functions (consequently there is a greater risk of
undeclared or misdeclared Dangerous Goods packages being loaded on the
helicopter)

 Responsibilities are broken down as follows:

 The Shipper and Acceptance Staff: Regarded as the Storeman, Materials

Co-ordinator

 The Loading Staff: HLO and Helideck crew

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Hidden Dangerous Goods

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Hidden Dangerous Goods

 Heli deck crews must also be adequately trained to identify hidden

Dangerous Goods

 Crews must be provided with information, and this information must be

readily available to staff on;

 General descriptions that are often used for items in cargo or in passengers
baggage which may contain Dangerous Goods

 Other indications that Dangerous Goods may be present (labels/markings)

 Those Dangerous Goods which may be carried by passengers (table 2.3A)

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 When offering certain consignments for onward shipment, Shippers must

ensure that they recognise and declare any Dangerous substances or
articles present on or within the consignment

Examples:

 Drilling and mining equipment: May contain explosives

 Electrical equipment: May contain magnetized materials or mercury in

switch gear and electron tubes or wet batteries
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 Tool boxes: May contain explosives (power rivets), compressed gases or

aerosols, flammable gases, flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids
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Dangerous Goods List

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Dangerous Goods List

 The Dangerous Goods list, lists specific Dangerous articles and substances
that are likely to be offered for transport by air

 The list is divided into 14 columns

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Packing Instructions

 Dangerous Goods are located in the Dangerous Goods list, and then
packaged according to they necessary requirements of relevant packing
instructions

 The Shipper is responsible for all aspects of the packing of Dangerous Goods
in compliance with the Regulations
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UN Approved Packaging’s
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UN Approved Packaging's

 When being transported under columns I,J,K,L of the Dangerous Goods List,
the Shipper must use United Nations approved packaging

 These packages will be manufactured under specific circumstances and will

be printed or embossed with the UN approval symbol and other relevant
markings

 Under no circumstances should this UN marking be handwritten

 Packaging’s will also come with a test report

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UN Approved Combination Packaging

U
N 4G / X 32 / S / 05 / GB /3457

Manufacturer ID
Package
type code
For solids or
Packing Inner Country authorising
group packagings mark
X-PG I,II,III Year of
Maximum
Y-PG II,III Gross manufacture.
Z –PG III weight
in kg
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Example of a UN Fibreboard Box

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UN Approved Single Packaging

U 1A1 / X 1.5 / 450 / 00 / GB /3457
N

Package
Maximum
type code. Manufacturer ID
pressure
Packing group.
in kPa Country
X-PG I,II,III authorisin
Y-PG II,III Relative g mark
Z –PG III density of Year of
liquid. manufactur
e
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Example of a UN Single Package

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Package Marking and Labelling

ACETAL UN 1088 2 Ltrs Net

Shipper:
Bob McTavish
Storeman
Number 10 Platform
The North Sea

Consignee:
The Chemical Company
Beach Alley
Aberdeen
AB33 4HY

u 4G/Y/100/S/03
n GB/2815
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Package Marking and Labelling

 The Shipper is responsible for all necessary marking and labelling of each
package of Dangerous Goods

 This also includes any marking and labelling of any “OVERPACK”

 The shippers specific responsibilities are to:

 Check that any relevant markings and labelling on the package is in the
correct location and are clearly visible

 Remove or obliterate any irrelevant markings or labelling on the package

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 Ensure that each outer or single package used for Dangerous Goods bears
the UN specification markings (except limited quantities)

 Apply any appropriate new markings and labelling in the correct location

 Ensure that his/her responsibilities for making and labelling are completely
fulfilled when the package or “OVERPACK” is presented to the Heli deck for
onward shipment by helicopter
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Example: UN Package Marked and Labelled

METHANOL UN 1230 1 Ltr Net

Shipper:
Bob McTavish
Storeman 6
Number 10 Platform
The North Sea

Consignee:
The Chemical Company
Beach Alley
Aberdeen
AB33 4HY

u
n 4G/Y/100/S/03
GB/2815
The International Air Transport Association

Example : Limited quantity

Diethylamine UN 1154 0.5 Ltr

Net

  Shipper:
The Company
Unit 4
Bedrock Drive Slope
SL 34 6 OP

Consignee:
Chemicals or US
Green Road Y
Inversneky

  IN 23 3 SY
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Example: Overpack

METHANOL
ETHYL BROMIDE ETHYL BROMIDE
UN 1230
UN 1891 UN 1891
RWM001
5 L Net 5 L Net
Total Net Quantity 1 Litre
6 6
Shipper:
CONSIGNEE: SHIPPER: CONSIGNEE: SHIPPER:
J SMITH J SMITH PLC J SMITH PLC
BobPLC
McTavish
THE FACTORY
J SMITH PLC
THE FACTORY
NEW FACTORY NEW FACTORY 6
Storeman NEW TOWN
LYONS u 4G/X30/S/95 LYONS NEW TOWN
u 4G/X30/S/95
Number 10 CO
FRANCE
SHIRE
Platform
ENGLAND n GB/3456 FRANCE
CO SHIRE
ENGLAND n GB/3456
The North Sea
Consignee:
The Chemical
ETHYL BROMIDE Company ETHYL BROMIDE
Beach
UN 1891 Alley UN 1891
5Aberdeen
L Net 5 L Net
AB33 4HY
6 6
CONSIGNEE: SHIPPER: CONSIGNEE: SHIPPER:

OVERPACK
J SMITH PLC J SMITH PLC J SMITH PLC J SMITH PLC
NEW FACTORY THE FACTORY NEW FACTORY THE FACTORY
NEW TOWN NEW TOWN
LYONS u 4G/X30/S/95 LYONS u 4G/X30/S/95
CO SHIRE CO SHIRE
FRANCE ENGLAND n GB/3456 FRANCE ENGLAND n GB/3456
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Example: Radioactive Package

Contents
e.g: Ac-228

Activity
Radioactive Material, Type A Package UN
2915 e.g: 0.4
Shipper:
Bob McTavish
Storeman
Number 10 Platform
The North Sea Transport
Index
Consignee:
The Chemical Company e.g: 2 TI
Beach Alley
Aberdeen
AB33 4HY
TYPE A GB Package Makers
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Example: Yellow II Label

Contents
e.g: Ac-228

Activity
e.g: 0.4

Transport
Index
e.g: 2 TI

YELLOW II / III PACKAGES

MUST NOT RADIATE MORE
THAN 10 TI
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Excepted Quantities
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Documentation
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Documentation

• Any shipment of Dangerous Goods must be packed and documented in

accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

• Notification of any intention to ship Dangerous Goods must be faxed or e-

mailed to the helicopter operator

• The helicopter operator will acknowledge receipt of this notification

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• This does NOT constitute ACCEPTANCE of the Dangerous Goods, but merely
indicates that appropriate staff will be ready to receive the goods on arrival
at the heliport
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 On agreement from the helicopter Company the following documents must

be prepared:

 The Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods (x 2)

 The Acceptance Check List (x 2)

 Notice to Captain (NOTOC) (x 2)

 A copy of the Dangerous Goods Certificate for the person signing the
Checklist
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• The Shipper is responsible for the completion of a prescribed declaration

form “Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods” for each shipment
containing Dangerous Goods

• The Declaration form, when completed, must be signed and dated by the
Shipper. “NO ONE ELSE”
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Example: Dangerous Goods Shippers Declaration (non Radioactive)

Shipper: Air Waybill No: Manifest 001

Bob McTavish Page 1 of 1 Pages
Storeman Shipper Reference No:
Number 10 Platform
The North Sea

Consignee: Company Logo (Optional)

The Chemical Company
Beach Alley
Aberdeen
AB33 4HY

Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration must be handed to the Warning:
Operator Failure to comply in all respects with the
TRANSPORT DETAILS applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations may
This Shipment is within the limitations Airport of Departure: be in breach of the applicable law, subject to
prescribed for: (Delete non-applicable) Number 10 Platform legal penalties.

PASSENGER CARGO
AND CARGO AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT ONLY

Airport of Destination: Scotia - Aberdeen Shipment type: (Delete non – applicable)

Non Radioactive Radioactive
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NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Dangerous goods Identification Quantity and type of Packing Authorization

packing Inst
UN or ID Proper Shipping name Class or Packing
No Division Group
(Subsidiary
risk)

UN 1230 METHANOL 3(6.1) II 1 Fibreboard Box (4G) x 352

1 Ltr Net
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Additional Handling Information:

24 Hour Emergency Telephone Number: 001122 3355 5555

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described Name/Title of Signatory:
above by the proper shipping name, and are classified, packaged, marked and Bob McTavish, Storeman
labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to
applicable international and national governmental regulations. I declare that all of the Place and date:
applicable air transport requirements have been met. Number 10 Platform 01 February 2009

Signature:
(see warning above)
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Example: Dangerous Goods Shippers Declaration (Radioactive)

Shipper: Air Waybill No: Manifest 001

Bob McTavish Page 1 of 1 Pages
Storeman Shipper Reference No:
Number 10 Platform
The North Sea

Consignee: Company Logo (Optional)

The Chemical Company
Beach Alley
Aberdeen
AB33 4HY

Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration must be handed to the Warning:
Operator Failure to comply in all respects with the
TRANSPORT DETAILS applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations may
This Shipment is within the limitations Airport of Departure: be in breach of the applicable law, subject to
prescribed for: (Delete non-applicable) Number 10 Platform legal penalties.

PASSENGER CARGO
AND CARGO AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT ONLY

Airport of Destination: Scotia - Aberdeen Shipment type: (Delete non – applicable)

Non Radioactive Radioactive
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NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Dangerous goods Identification Quantity and type of Packing Authorization

packing Inst
UN or ID Proper Shipping name Class or Packing
No Division Group
(Subsidiary
risk)

UN 2915 Radioactive Material, Type A Package 7 AC – 228 II Yellow

1 Type A Package TI 2.0
0.4 TBq Dim
30x30x40
cm
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Additional Handling Information:

24 Hour Emergency Telephone Number: 001122 3355 5555

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described Name/Title of Signatory:
above by the proper shipping name, and are classified, packaged, marked and Bob McTavish, Storeman
labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to
applicable international and national governmental regulations. I declare that all of the Place and date:
applicable air transport requirements have been met. Number 10 Platform 01 February 2009

Signature:
(see warning above)
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• To assist in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to the acceptance

of Dangerous Goods, Acceptance Staff must use an Acceptance Check List

• The check list must include all reasonable steps to establish that the package
is correctly marked and labelled, and that the documentation is correct
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Example: Acceptance Check List

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• Before any Dangerous Goods are loaded into any aircraft, a Notice To
Captain (NOTOC) declaration must be completed by Qualified Loading Staff

• Please note, that the NOTOC requires the exact loading position to be
detailed therefore it may not be possible to complete this until after loading

• The pilot will sign both copies of the NOTOC and retain 1 copy. The HLO will
keep the other copy, to be retained on the installation
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Example: NOTOC
DANGEROUS GOODS SPECIAL LOAD - NOTIFICATION TO CAPTAIN

Stn of No UN Proper Shipping Class Sub Net Qty or TI Packing Code CAO Loading
Unloa Airway Bill
of No Name or Div Risk & Category Group (See (X) Position
ding no.
Pkgs of Article of Each Below
Package )

UN REAR

1 1230 METHANOL 3 6.1 5 Ltr II HOLD

I CONFIRM THAT THE ARTICLES LISTED CAPTAINS SIGNATURE

ABOVE WERE LOADED AS SHOWN AND
THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGED
I M Speaking
........................................................................
OR LEAKING PACKAGES.

O K Done
SIGNATURE .......................................
................
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Storage, Loading and Segregation

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Storage, Loading and Segregation

• When handling Dangerous Goods, it is important that staff are aware of the
following:

 The wearing of the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

 Dangerous Goods must not be left on the helidecks of platforms or vessels

 This includes any access routes to/from the helideck

 Dangerous Goods must never be left in exposure to weather

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• All Dangerous Goods packages, prior to loading and after unloading require
to be placed in some form of temporary storage unit

• Where temporary storage is not provided, arrangements should be made for

the immediate removal of Dangerous Goods packages from the helideck
area

• If undeclared or misdeclared Dangerous Goods are discovered in cargo or

baggage (in and outbound), the platform must report this to the helicopter
operator for onward reporting to the CAA
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• Dangerous Goods can either be compatible or non-compatible

• This should be pointed out to Loading Staff by the Shipper / Acceptance

Staff prior to loading any aircraft

• Dangerous Goods that are not compatible should be adequately segregated

as to prevent any mixing in the hold or in an accident or spillage situation

• If loaders are in any doubt with regards to segregation, they must check
with the shipper onboard the installation or vessel
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Example: Table 9.3A Segregation Table

Hazard Label 1 excl. 1.4 S 2 3 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 8

1.4 S
1 excl 1.4 S Note 1 Note 2 X X X X X X X
1.4 S Note 2 - - - - - - - -
2 X - - - - - - - -
3 X - - - - - X - -
4.2 X - - - - - X - -
4.3 X - - - - - - - X
5.1 X - - X X - - - -
5.2 X - - - - - - - -
8 x - - - - x - - -

X Denotes - Not Compatible,and must be segregated

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 Different ways to carry out segregation both for storage or transportation

can include:

 Placing inert cargo in between the incompatible goods

 Storing the goods in different compartments

 Using separate helicopters

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Segregation of Radioactive Material:

• Class 7, Radioactive Material does not require segregation from any other
class of Dangerous Goods

• However when being transported by helicopter there are certain distances

in which Yellow II and III packages must be safely stowed in order that
no harm comes to any passengers or flight crew. These distances are
highlighted in Tables 9.3.D and 9.3.E in the IATA Regulations.
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• On departure of the helicopter, ALL other installations on route, and the

final destination must be notified that there are Dangerous Goods
onboard

• This is to ensure that they brief relevant personnel, and that they are
prepared for anything that may go wrong during the time that the aircraft
is on their installation
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Accident and Incident Procedures

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Accident and Incident Procedures

• The legislation requires that all incidents involving Dangerous Goods

presented for shipment by air, to be reported to the relevant authorities

• For all operations on the UKCS, this is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

• In the offshore environment the specific actions to be taken in the event of a

leaking or damaged package will depend on “where and when” the discovery
was found
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• For discoveries made prior to loading, or after unloading (Where there was
no evidence of leakages on the aircraft):

• The installations own COSHH procedures for dealing with spillages are to be
followed
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• Leakages discovered on the helicopter during unloading, the following

actions are to be carried out:

 The pilot is to be informed immediately

 The guidance in the helicopter operators operations manual is to be followed

 The installation must provide support services as requested by the pilot to

control any leakage
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• Additional support will be required to decontaminate the helicopter hold to

determine that the airworthiness of the helicopter has not been affected

• All necessary information shall be forwarded to the helicopter operator to

meet any reporting requirements to the CAA and air accident Investigation
Board

• Shippers and Acceptance Staff must ensure that for consignments of

Dangerous Goods, appropriate information must be made available at all
times for use in emergency response to accidents and incidents
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Final Reminder of Dangerous Goods by Air Shipping Procedure

Does this package contain Dangerous Goods?

Yes No

Ship as normal Air Freight.

See General Air cargo
Procedures
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Has the Helicopter Operator been notified

and acknowledgment received?

Has the shipment been checked using the

Appropriate checklist?
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Have 2 copies of the NOTOC been prepared?

On the Arrival of the Helicopter

Has the package been checked for leaks

or damage?
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Has the pilot been given the correct paperwork?

• 2 x Shippers Declarations.
• 2 x Checklist.
• 2 x NOTOC’s
• 1 x Training Certificate / Vantage Card
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Have all destinations en-route been

Notified that the Helicopter is
Carrying Dangerous Goods?

 Following these simple steps will ensure that we are operating within a safe
system that has been agreed by all parties involved!!