HazMat Emergency Response Flashcards
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What is the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) used for?
Answer: Providing initial action guidance during a HazMat incident
The ERG provides first responders and drivers with initial guidance on protecting themselves and the public during a hazardous materials transportation incident.
What emergency response telephone number must be shown on shipping papers for HazMat?
Answer: A 24-hour emergency response number where technical information can be obtained
Shipping papers must include a 24-hour emergency response phone number staffed by someone knowledgeable about the hazardous material being shipped.
If your HazMat load catches fire, what should you do first?
Answer: Stop safely, stay upwind, and call 911 immediately
In a HazMat fire, stop the vehicle safely away from traffic, move upwind, and call emergency services immediately.
What does CHEMTREC provide to drivers and emergency responders?
Answer: 24-hour chemical emergency response information and technical guidance
CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) provides 24/7 emergency response information and technical assistance for chemical incidents.
During a HazMat accident, where should you keep your shipping papers?
Answer: In a pouch on the inside of the driver's door, or on the seat when outside the vehicle
Shipping papers must be kept in a pouch on the driver's door or on the seat so first responders can find them quickly if the driver is incapacitated.
What is the isolation distance in the ERG used for?
Answer: Establishing the initial safe perimeter around a HazMat incident
The ERG isolation distance defines the minimum safe perimeter first responders should establish around a HazMat spill or release.