Official 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook Coming Soon

The official Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is a guide for use by transporters, 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 used by 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.

Added, expanded, and/or revised sections include:

• Shipping Documents (Papers)
• Hazard Classification System
• How to Use this Guide during an Incident
• User’s Guide
• Emergency Response Telephone Numbers
• Who to Call for Assistance
• Table of Placards and Initial Response Guide to use On-Scene
• Protective Clothing
• Isolation and Evacuation Distances
• Pipeline Safety Information
• Rail Car Identification Chart
• Road Trailer Identification Chart
• Criminal/Terrorist Use of Chemical/Biological/Radiological Agents
• Glossary
• Publication Data (and related information)

The ERG also is available at a special price of $145.00 for a package of 25 copies.

The ERG is developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT).