Dangerous goods pose a danger to the aircraft and its occupants if not
packaged, handled and stowed safely. Some dangerous goods are too
dangerous to be carried on an aircraft, and some are forbidden under normal
circumstances but may be carried through an approval granted by the States
concerned. Most dangerous goods can be transported on aircraft subject to
compliance with the required regulations. Dangerous goods that should not
be transported by air or that do not comply with ICAO provisions are often
discovered in cargo, mail and baggage. These can pose a significant risk to
aviation safety.
This session will explore current risks associated with the transport of
dangerous goods by air and measures that can be taken to mitigate against
them. It will highlight the need for a risk-based, collaborative approach to
managing cargo safety.
Moderator
Michele Merkle, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, ICAO
Panellists
Lynn McGuigan, Acting Chief, Cargo Safety Section, ICAO
David S. Wroth, Senior Director, UL Standards & Engagement
Eric Gillett, Dangerous Goods Inspector, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar
Scholastica Opiyo, Manager, Dangerous Goods Standards, IATA
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