PHMSA (U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)'s 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a go-to resource to help deal with hazmat accidents during the critical first 30 minutes. The ERG contains an indexed list of dangerous goods and the associated ID number, the general hazards they pose and recommended safety precautions. For example, if emergency responders arrive at the scene of an overturned tractor trailer displaying a DOT hazmat placard, they would use the guide to identify the material associated with the placard and get guidance on how to respond accordingly.
VERSION HISTORY
- Version 2.0 posted on 2016-06-30
Corrected protective action distance for some table 3 materials - Version 1.0 posted on 2013-01-08
Several fixes and updates
Program Details
- Category: Home & Hobby > Health & Nutrition
- Publisher: National Library of Medicine at NIH
- License: Free
- Price: N/A
- Version: 3.0.12
- Platform: android