DANGEROUS GOODS IN CABIN - CABIN CREW DRILL


Certain types of dangerous goods produce toxic fumes while others may be flammable. Should a dangerous goods item be discovered in the cabin in-flight, Cabin Crew should consider wearing a smoke hood and have fire-fighting equipment at hand. If fire-fighting procedures are used, understand the nature of the material at hand. Some items can react with water causing a chemical reaction.


CABIN CREW DRILL


CHECKLIST ACTION Notify the Captain


Identify the item Move passengers away from area


Fit fire gloves to protect hands Fit smoke hood, if fumes present


Prepare polythene bags, vinyl gloves and safety cards in case of spillage


If on fire or producing visible smoke, follow fire fighting procedures


If item is leaking, attempt to stop the leak by plugging the hole and/or inverting the item


Isolate the item:


Place in a plastic bag; expel the air, tie and place in a second plastic bag


Stow item in a secure area, e.g. toilet and block off


Mop up any spillage: Cover any spillage on carpet with gash bags or plastic safety cards


Place gloves and items used to mop up in the second plastic bag


Expel air, tie and restow in toilet.


Inspect the item regularly and any contaminated furnishings


Complete Air Safety Report Complete Cabin Defect Log


Identify item and its location to the ground staff on arrival


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• Water should not be used on a spillage as it may spread the spillage or increase the rate of fuming


• To prevent a reaction between the items used for mopping up and dangerous goods, they should be stowed separately


• Bag should be kept upright and prevented from moving i.e. place bag in cardboard catering box or atlas box


• Treat affected seat/cushion/covers in same way as dangerous goods item-remove and place in bag


• Include passenger’s name, address and seat number


• Include details of any equipment used, any spillage and details of where the incident occurred so that checks can be made for any permanent damage


• Ask passenger to identify the item and indicate any potential hazard. If able to be identified, advise flight crew who will check further information in the ‘ICAO Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods’ booklet.


• If fumes are present, consider distributing wet towels.


• If liquids are spilled, vinyl gloves should be worn under fire gloves to protect hands


• Do not use water unless known to be safe


• Use extreme caution with unidentified liquids. If unsure, leave the item where it is and cover with plastic based materials


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