If a Class 6 toxic material is damaged or leaks, what action should be taken immediately?

• A. Notify Public Health authority immediately
• B. File an incident report with flight crew only
• C. Continue the flight as planned
• D. Call the airport medical team

Answer: (A)

When a Class 6 toxic material is damaged or leaking, the immediate action is to notify the Public Health authority right away. This authority is responsible for coordinating the emergency response to hazardous substances, assessing the exposure risk to passengers and crew, and directing decontamination, medical assessment, and communication with other agencies as needed. Prompt notification ensures the correct procedures are followed and helps prevent further exposure.

Filing an incident report with flight crew alone doesn’t summon the external support needed for a hazardous materials incident. Continuing the flight as planned would keep people at risk and violate safety protocols. Calling the airport medical team is important, but it should occur in conjunction with notifying the Public Health authority, which leads the official response and coordination.