SPA.DG.105 Approval to transport dangerous goods

To obtain the approval to transport dangerous goods, the operator shall in accordance with the technical instructions:

(a) establish and maintain a training programme for all personnel involved and demonstrate to the CAA that adequate training has been given to all personnel;

(b) establish operating procedures to ensure the safe handling of dangerous goods at all stages of air transport, containing information and instructions on:

(1)  the operator’s policy to transport dangerous goods;

(2)  the requirements for acceptance, handling, loading, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods;

(3)  actions to take in the event of an aircraft accident or incident when dangerous goods are being carried;

(4)  the response to emergency situations involving dangerous goods;

(5)  the removal of any possible contamination;

(6)  the duties of all personnel involved, especially with relevance to ground handling and aircraft handling;

(7)  inspection for damage, leakage or contamination;

(8)  dangerous goods accident and incident reporting.