B747-400
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Hazardous Material Violation; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Equipment Problem Dissipated; General Maintenance Action; General Work Refused
Human Factors; Procedure
In ZZZZ; after loading was completed; and during cargo inspection; the First Officer noticed a strong paint odor on the main deck. Two pallets containing shoes; 7 tons of oil pastels and lithium batteries in HL and GL position were removed due to safety concerns after a conference call with Dispatch; [Maintenance] and personnel.
B747-400 Captain reported strong odor during preflight due to Hazmat cargo on board. Hazmat cargo removed prior to departure.