{"id":9850,"date":"2020-05-21T03:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T07:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=9850"},"modified":"2020-05-21T03:47:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T07:47:46","slug":"hand-sanitizers-on-board-fire-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/hand-sanitizers-on-board-fire-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Hand sanitizers on board: Fire risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is an extract from the OPSGROUP Covid-19 Supermanual<\/a>, version 0.9 – May 11, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hand Sanitizers \u2013 fire risk<\/h3>\n

In a documented case in May 2020, an individual suffered first and second degree burns when they made contact with a metal surface and a static discharge ignited the still wet hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer gels contain large concentrations of alcohol. Once the hand sanitizer is applied, individuals must make sure the gel has suitable time to dry. Alcohol vapors can ignite if exposed to an ignition source, such as light switches or cigarette lighters. Crews should be made aware of this risk, especially in the aircraft operating environment. Original source here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dangerous Goods exemption requirements<\/h3>\n

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are classified as dangerous goods and are not specifically permitted by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous goods by Air (DGR 2.5, ICAO Technical Instructions Part 1;2.2) .<\/p>\n

Operators that wish to add alcohol-based hand sanitizer to the items carried in galleys or installed in lavatories will need to request authorization from their civil aviation authority (State of the Operator) in accordance with the provision that is set out in Part 1;2.2.1 a) of the ICAO Technical Instructions.<\/p>\n

IATA recommends that the request for authorization addresses the following:<\/p>\n

– The classification and UN number of the hand sanitizer. For example, UN 1987, Alcohols, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol mixture), UN 1170, Ethanol solution. However, the safety data sheet from the manufacturer of the hand sanitizer should be checked for the classification;<\/p>\n

– The quantity of hand sanitizer in each container and the number of containers to be carried on the aircraft;
\n– What steps will be taken to ensure that the hand sanitizer is kept away from sources of heat or ignition;<\/p>\n

– Provision of information to crew members on the carriage of the hand sanitizer. For example, that crew members will be advised on the procedures through a bulletin or other appropriate method.<\/p>\n

Crews can take hand sanitizers as carry on, each bottle max 0.5L, under the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations, total for toiletries is 2L.<\/p>\n

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What else is in the manual?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve divided the manual into four areas around phases of flight: Before, During, After \u2026 and a Checklists section.<\/p>\n

Before we go flying<\/strong><\/h4>\n

About Covid, Precautions, Off duty crew and staff
\nGoing to work, Health Check, Illness at work, Dispatchers
\nFlight Crew \u2013 Fit to fly, License, medical and recency, keeping aircraft and crew current
\nWellbeing and Mental Health: How to find calm, Be Kind
\nPlanning a flight, Crew pairings and planning
\nAircraft cleaning and preparation, Risks: Hand Sanitizers, Dangerous Good regulations
\nCatering and Food preparation, Operations to an FBO or Executive Terminal, Passengers
\nArriving at work, Briefings<\/p>\n

During our flight<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In-flight considerations
\nAircraft Setup, Boarding, Temperature Checks, Baggage, Seating
\nWearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
\nAdditional Aircraft Equipment
\nIn flight Crew procedures: Pilots, Flight Attendants, In-flight Service
\nIllness in Flight \u2013 Crew actions, Dispatch actions, Cleaning procedure<\/p>\n

After \u2013 back home (or downroute)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Disembarking
\nTech Stops and Turnarounds, Interim Cleaning, Walkaround
\nArrival at Destination, Waste Disposal, Cleaning at outstation
\nOvernights\/Layovers, Hotel guidance, Crew PPE kits
\nCrew Illness away from Home base
\nAOG\/Unplanned overnight
\nArrival at Home base,
\nAircraft Cleaning, Cockpit cleaning
\nCrew exposure, Contact tracing<\/p>\n

Checklists<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Checklist: Trip planning in Covid-19
\nChecklist: Aircraft supplies
\nPassenger Health Screening form example<\/p>\n

For more about the Covid-19 Supermanual contents, and to download a copy, use this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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