Which ERG contains emergency procedures?

Orange: The orange section of the ERG provides information on hazards and emergency response actions. It consists of two-page guides for specific substances, with the left page containing safety information and the right page outlining the actions that should be taken in the event of an emergency.

What do you do in a hazmat emergency?

Responding to HAZMAT Incidents: An Eight-Step Process

• STEP 1: Site Management & Control.
• STEP 2: Identifying the Problem.
• STEP 3: Hazard & Risk Evaluation.
• STEP 4: Protective Clothing & Equipment.
• STEP 5: Information Management & Resource Coordination.
• STEP 6: Implementing Response Objectives.
• STEP 7: Decontamination.

What is the Emergency Response Guide ERG CDL?

ERG stands for Emergency Response Guidebook, which is a guidebook developed by DOT for first responders (police, firefighters) to use when they first arrive at a hazmat incident.

What is the ERG guide?

The ERG “is primarily a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the material (s) involved in the incident, and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident” and should only be used for the “initial response phase”…

What are the sections of the ERG?

The 380-page ERG is divided into four major color-coded sections: yellow, blue, orange and green. It contains a placard chart; numerical and alphabetical listings; action guides; protective action distances; water-reactive materials; protective clothing; a glossary; and miscellaneous information.

What is the Green section in the ERG?

The green section of the ERG identifies evacuation distances and materials that produce toxic gases when they are mixed with water. Evacuation distances are shown for day and night scenarios, when toxic concentrations differ because of atmospheric conditions.

What are the colors of the ERG?

Information on how to use the ERG and other supporting information including definitions and emergency response telephone numbers can be found in the white pages of the ERG. Then, the Guidebook is divided into four color-coded sections: yellow, blue, orange and green.

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