2024 ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook (spiral-bound, color)

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High-quality wire-bound book. (metal, not plastic spiral)

Quickly Identify Hazardous Materials Emergency Procedures. 

 

The 2024 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook ERG provides first responders with a manual intended for use during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials (hazmat)/dangerous goods.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Shipping Papers (Documents)


• How to Use this Guidebook


• Local Emergency Telephone Numbers


• Safety Precautions


• Notification and Request for Technical Information


• Hazard Classification System


• Introduction to the Table of Markings, Labels and Placards


• Table of Markings, Labels and Placards and Initial Response Guide to Use On-scene


• Rail Car Identification Chart


• Road Trailer Identification Chart


• Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)


• Hazard Identification Numbers Displayed on Some Intermodal Containers


• Pipeline Transportation


• ID Number Index (yellow section)


• Name of Material Index (blue section)


• How to Use the Orange Guides


• General First Aid


• Guides (orange section)


• Introduction to Green Tables


• Protective Actions


• Protective Action Decision Factors to Consider


• Background on Table 1 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances


• Table 1 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances


• Table 2 – Water-Reactive Materials which Produce Toxic Gases


• Table 3 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for Large Spills for Different Quantities of Six Common TIH (PIH in the US) Gases


• ERG2024 User’s Guide


• Protective Clothing


• Decontamination


• Fire and Spill Control


• Considerations for Lithium Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Fires


• BLEVE and Heat Induced Tear


• BLEVE – Safety Precautions


• Criminal or Terrorist Use of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents


• Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Safe Stand-Off Distance


• Glossary


• Publication Data


• Canada and United States National Response Centers


• ERAP – Emergency Response Assistance Plans


• 24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Numbers

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Publisher - Independently published

Language - English

Spiral Bound

Contributors

Author

U.S. Department of Transportation

Published Date - April 06 2024

ISBN - 9781998428083

Dimensions - 19.4 x 13.9 x 2.2 cm

Page Count - 391