2004 Emergency Response Guidebook

Description

This guide was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT) for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in (1) quickly identifying the specific or generic classification of the material(s) involved in the incident, and (2) protecting themselves and the general public during this initial response phase of the incident. The ERG is updated every three to four years to accommodate new products and technology. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents How to Use This Guidebook Table of Placards and Initial Response Guides to Use On-Scene • Numerical Index of Dangerous Goods • Alphabetical Index of Dangerous Goods Safety Recommendation Guides Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances • Table of Water-Reactive Materials Which Produce Toxic Gases • Protective Clothing • Fire and Spill Control • Criminal/Terrorist Use of Chemical/Biological Agents • Glossary