| | Dangerous Goods |
| | Definition: |
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| | Dangerous Goods are
articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health,
safety or to property when transported by air. | |
| | Types
of Dangerous Goods: |
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| | Dangerous
Goods Totally Forbidden
Forbidden unless exempted
(National Authority
of the origin country may grant permission depending on the type of shipment.)
Carried by passenger or Cargo Aircraft only
Excepted Quantities
Treated as non Dangerous Goods
(Items, which do not come under the classification
of 9 classes) | |
| | Hidden
Dangerous Goods: |
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| | Cargo declared
under the description given below may contain hazardous items which are not apparent |
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| | Eg:
Chemicals
Consolidated shipments
Diagnostic specimens
Equipment
Gas cylinders
Medical supplies
Personal effects
Spare parts
Toys |
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| | Hazard
Classes and Labels: |  |
| | Packing:
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| | Must
be packed in good quality packaging
Use only the packaging permitted by the
applicable Packing Instructions given in IATA DGR
Must be able to resist the
temperature and vibration that occur during normal air transport conditions.
When filling with liquids
sufficient ullage must be present to prevent any leakage which may be caused due
to the expansion of the liquid as a result of temperature changes
Packaging
material used should not react with Dangerous Goods
If absorbent material
is being used it should not react with the item in case of leakage.
Cylinders
with gas must have the valve protection caps installed or valves securely fitted
to prevent any discharge
Infectious substances and Diagnostic specimens should
be in a watertight/leak proof container. | |
| | Marking
and Labelling: |
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English must be used
Remove any irrelevant markings on the
package and apply appropriate new markings on the packages.
All labels must
be securely affixed and must be visible.
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| | Documentation:
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Use the form given in the attachment.
The form must be completed
in English and 2 are copies required.
A 24 hours Emergency Contact Telephone
Number must be given in the additional Handling Information column of the DGD.
In the case of consolidations each HAWB
must have a separate DGD completed.
All amendments on the DGD must be signed
by the person who signed the DGD. However, the AWB
No, Airport of Departure and Airport of Destination are excepted from this.
The declaration form must not be signed by the cargo agent/freight forwarder or
the consolidator. | |
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Empty Packaging
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Empty packaging that previously contained Dangerous Goods must be treated according
to the IATA DGR, unless it has been cleaned properly.
If packaging which previously
contained Dangerous Goods has not been cleaned properly in order to nullify the
hazard, then it must be marked according to the Dangerous Goods it contained,
as required by the IATA DGR,.
Word
'empty uncleaned' must be shown in the "Quantity and Type of package column
of the DGD" | |
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Reservation
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All Dangerous Goods must have a prior reservation with the SriLankan Cargo
at least 3 days before the date of departure.
The shipper must make prior
arrangements for infectious substances as required in the IATA DGR.
Acceptance
Dangerous Goods shipment will not be accepted for any
SriLankan Airlines flight without a prior reservation
from SriLankan Cargo.
The package
must be marked, labelled according to IATA DGR, and accurately completed DGD must
be handed along with the package
Class 1 items must not be accepted without
prior approval form the Head office, Colombo Sri Lanka
Contact
Details: fax - 00 94 73 53 11
Attn: Mr Naveen Gunawardane
Senior Manager
Cargo
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