What do the colors mean in the ERG?
The ERG is organized into easily recognized colors. WHITE – Introduction, instruction, guidance, placards, and more. YELLOW – Materials ordered by 4-Digit UN/NA Number. BLUE – Materials ordered by dangerous goods material name.
What is the ERG Guide number for hazard class 1.4 items?
GUIDE 114
For Class 1.4 and 1.6 explosives, use GUIDE 114.
How many guides are listed in the Emergency Response Guidebook?
62
The ERG includes 62 “Guides” (found in the Orange Section) that identify the primary hazards associated with the applicable general category of hazardous material and general guidance on how to respond to incidents involving that general category of hazardous material.
What is the orange section of the ERG used for?
Orange Section Each of the 62 guides provides safety recommendations and directions on how to proceed during the initial response phase (first thirty minutes) of the incident. It includes “health” and “fire or explosion” potential hazard information (with the more dangerous hazard listed first).
What is the guide number for 1017?
UN Numbers 0000 through 1060
| UN# | Guide | Name of Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1017 | 124 | Chlorine |
| 1018 | 126 | Chlorodifluoromethane |
| 1018 | 126 | Refrigerant gas R-22 |
| 1020 | 126 | Chloropentafluoroethane |
What is the primary hazard for guide 168?
Inhalation extremely dangerous; may be fatal. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
When to use an Emergency Response Guide Book?
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK 2020 2020 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods A guidebook intended for use by first responders
What is the 2016 hazardous materials Emergency Response Guidebook?
The 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat transportation accidents during the critical first 30 minutes. DOT’s goal is to place an ERG in every public emergency service vehicle nationwide.
How to report an emergency to the DHS?
Members of the emergency response community are requested to report any incidents or attacks involving their infrastructures using one of the following points of contact: IAIP – Voice: 202-282-9201, Fax: 703-607-4998, E-mail: [email protected]
What is the emergency number for isopropanol tanktruck?
EMERGENCY CONTACT 1-000-000-0000 NO. & TYPE OF PACKAGES 1 TANKTRUCK UN1219 ISOPROPANOL 12 000 LITERS QUANTITY 3 II HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION NO. EXAMPLE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER ID NUMBER SHIPPING NAME PACKING GROUP