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The Training Material on “Dangerous Goods Handling (All modes)” has been produced under
Project Sustainable Human Resource Development in Logistic Services for ASEAN Member
States with the support from Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). Copyright Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2014. All rights reserved.

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IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

(IATA DGR)

Mr. Chalermsak Karnchanawarin

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IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Objectives:
 This chapter will cover the basic understanding on the
applicable transport regulation by Air (IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations : IATA DGR)
 The Background, Development and Principles of IATA DGR
will be explained.
 Sections of IATA DGR will be briefly elaborated.
 It covers Basic Hazard Classification and Hazard
Communication under IATA DGR.

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Objectives:
 The core element of the IATA DGR will be explained on how to
read the information in Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)
 The Training Requirements under IATA DGR will be
explained.
 The example of how to use IATA DGR will also be
demonstrated.

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Presentation Outline
 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
 Background of IATA DGR
 Development of IATA DGR
 Principles of IATA DGR
 Identification of Dangerous Goods by Air
 Packaging as Essential Component of DG Transport
 Sections and Layout of Sections in IATA DGR
 IATA DG Classification
 IATA DG Hazard and Handling Labels
 Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

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Presentation Outline
 How to use IATA DGR
 Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD)
 Training Requirements
 Using IATA DGR

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IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

IATA Dangerous Goods

Regulations

IATA DGR

“The Guide Recognized by

the World’s Airlines”
55th Edition
Issued year: 2014

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Background of IATA DGR

 To provide procedures for the shipper and operator by which the
articles and substances with hazardous properties can be safely
transported by air on all air commercial transport.
 In 1953, the Member airlines of IATA recognized the growing
need to transport by air, article 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.
 Most such articles and substances could be carried safely
provided that they were properly packed and the quantities in
each packages were properly limited.

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Development of IATA DGR

 The first version was published in 1956 as the IATA Restricted
Articles Regulations

 A Manual of Industry Carrier Regulations to be followed by all IATA

member airlines

 Latest edition is 55th Edition with effective 1st January – 31st

December 2014

 Published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Boards

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Principles of IATA DGR

The IATA DGR is an easy-to-use manual based on the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical
Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
 Incorporates additional operational requirements, which provide
harmonized system for operators to accept and transport dangerous goods
safely and efficiently
 Includes a detailed list of individual articles and substances specifying the
United Nations classification of each article or substance and their
acceptability as well as the conditions for air transport.

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Identification of Dangerous Goods by Air

 Forbidden under any circumstances
 Forbidden under normal circumstances but may be carried
with specific approvals from the States concerned.
 Restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft (CAO)
 Can be carried on passenger aircraft provided certain
requirements are met.

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Packaging as Essential Component of DG Transport

 Packing Instructions (PI) are provided with a wide range of
options (inner, outer, single packagings)

 Normally requires the use of UN performance-tested

specification packagings except when shipped in Limited
Quantity (“Y” Packing Instructions)

 The quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these

packaging is strictly limited as to minimize the risk should an
accident occur.

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Sections in IATA DGR

 Section 1: Applicability
 Section 2: Limitations
 Section 3: Classification
 Section 4: Identification (Blue pages)
 Section 5: Packing
 Section 6: Packing Specifications and Performance Tests
 Section 7: Marking and Labelling
 Section 8: Documentation
 Section 9: Handling
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Sections in IATA DGR

 Section 10: Radioactive Materials
 Appendices A: Glossary
 Appendices B: Nomenclature (symbols, units & conversion tables)
 Appendices C: Currently assigned Substances (Div 4.1& 5.2)
 Appendices D: IATA Members, Associate Members and other Airlines
 Appendices E: Competent Authorities
 Appendices G: Related Services
 Appendices H: IATA Safety Standard Programmes
 Index
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Layout of Sections in IATA DGR

Each Section is further divided into numbered Subsections and
paragraphs.
1.3.3.2.1 = Section 1 (1)
Subsection 3 (1.3)
Paragraph 3 (1.3.3)
Subparagraph 2 (1.3.3.2)
Sub-subparagraph 1 (1.3.3.2.1)
Table 3.3A Section 3 (3)
Subsection 3 (3.3)
1st Table A (3.3A)

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IATA DG Classification
 Class 1 - Explosives
 Class 2 - Gases
 Class 3 - Flammable liquids
 Class 4 - Flammable solids
 Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
 Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances
 Class 7 - Radioactive material
 Class 8 - Corrosive substances
 Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
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IATA DG Hazard and Handling Labels

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column A UN No. - contains the serial number assigned to the article or substance
under United Nations Classification System. When this number is used,
it must be prefixed by the letters “UN”.
Column B Proper Shipping Name (PSN)/Description - contains alphabetical
listing of dangerous goods articles and substances identified by their
proper shipping names together with qualifying descriptive text. The
proper shipping name is shown in bold (dark) type whereas the
descriptive text is shown in light type.
Column C Class or division - contains the class or division number assigned to
the article or substance according to the classification system described
in Section 3. In the case of Class 1 Explosives, the compatibility group
is also shown.

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column D Subsidiary Risks - contains the class or division number of any
important subsidiary risks. All subsidiary risks are listed in numerical
order.

Column E Labels - contains the hazard label(s) to be applied to the outside of each
package and overpack for the commodity shown in Column B. The
primary hazard label is listed first followed by any subsidiary risk label(s)

Column F Packing Group - contains the UN Packing Group (I, II, III) where
assigned to the article or substance.

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column G Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity – Packing
Instructions – refers to the relevant Limited Quantity (Y) Packing
Instructions listed in Section 5 for transport of the article or
substance on a passenger or on a cargo aircraft. If no packing
instruction is shown, the article or substance cannot be carried
under Limited Quantity provisions.

Column H Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity – Maximum Net

Quantity per Package – shows the maximum net quantity (weight
or volume) of the article or substance allowed in each package for
transport on a passenger or cargo aircraft. The weight quoted is net
weight, unless otherwise indicated by a letter G which refers to the
gross weight of the package.

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column I Passenger and Cargo– Packing Instructions – refers to the
relevant Packing Instructions listed in Section 5 for transport of the
article or substance on a passenger or on a cargo aircraft.

Column J Passenger and Cargo Aircraft – Maximum Net Quantity per

Package – shows the maximum net quantity (weight or volume) of
the article or substance allowed in each package for transport on a
passenger or cargo aircraft. The weight quoted is net weight,
unless otherwise indicated by a letter G which refers to the gross
weight of the package.
If the word “Forbidden” is shown, the article cannot be carried on a
passenger aircraft.

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column K Cargo Aircraft Only– Packing Instructions – refers to the relevant
Packing Instructions listed in Section 5 for transport of the article or
substance on a cargo aircraft ONLY.

Column L Cargo Aircraft Only – Maximum Net Quantity per Package –

shows the maximum net quantity (weight or volume) of the article or
substance allowed in each package for transport on a cargo aircraft
ONLY. The weight quoted is net weight, unless otherwise indicated
by a letter G which refers to the gross weight of the package.
If the word “Forbidden” is shown, the article cannot be carried on
any aircraft unless exempted by States under the provisions of
2.6.1.

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Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Column M Special Provisions – may show a single, double or triple digit
number preceded by the letter “A”, against appropriate entries in the
List of Dangerous Goods. This alpha-numeric indicator relates to
Subsection 4.4 and applies to all the packing groups permitted for
the entry concerned, unless the wording of the special provision
makes it otherwise apparent.

Column N ERG Code – Emergency Response Drill Code as found in the

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document “The
Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving
Dangerous Goods”. The code consists of a combination of letters
and numbers, which represents suggested responses to incidents
involving the specific dangerous good entry to which the drill code is
assigned.

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States and Operators Variation

States and Operators Variations – entries in the List of Dangerous
Goods are subject to State and/or operator variations which must
always be consulted.

Variations are indicated in the appropriate locations in these

Regulations and described in Subsection 2.9.

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How to use IATA DGR

Step 1 Determine the correct technical names and 2.1 and 4.2
check if forbidden.
Step 2 Check if it is listed in Blue Pages (4.2) and 4.2
identify PSN
Step 3 If not listed, determine class or division by its 3
known properties
Step 4 If properties are not known, test should be
carried out
Step 5 If it has multiple hazards, refer to Subsection 3.10, 2.1, 4.2
3.10 and check if forbidden.

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Step 6 Determine the most appropriate PSN of N.O.S. 4.1

entries
Step 7 If small quantities, check DG in excepted 2.7
quantities
Step 8 Desire to ship on passenger or cargo aircraft

Step 9 Determine the Packing Instructions Number 4.2 and 2.9

(PI) and check applicable States & Operators
Variations
• Passenger aircraft (Column G & I)
• Cargo aircraft (Colum K & L)

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Step 10 Determine the packing details in Section 5 and 4.1

special requirements in Section 1 & 4.
Step 11 Select method of packing from PI. Ascertain 5.0 and 6
all criteria are met.
Step 12 Ascertain all States and Operators Variations 2.9
are fully complied.
Step 13 Ensure all appropriate markings and 7
labellings are affixed on the packages

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Step 14 Complete and sign Shipper’s Declaration for 8
Dangerous Goods (DGD) and prepare Air
Waybill
Step 15 Use checklist to recheck

Step 16 Offer the complete consignment for transport

by air

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Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD)

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Training Requirements
 Training must be provided or verified upon the employment of
personnel identified in the categories specified in Table 1.5A
 Recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous
training to ensure knowledge is current, unless a competent
authority has defined a shorter period.
 A test must be undertaken following dangerous goods training
to verify understanding of the regulations. Confirmation is required
of successful completion of the test.

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Training Requirements

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Using IATA DGR – The Blue Pages (4.2)

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Using IATA DGR – Packing Instruction

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Using IATA DGR – States & Operators Variations

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IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

(IATA DGR)

Mr. Chalermsak Karnchanawarin

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