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Emergency
Response Guidebook (2.8M)
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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the SCT for use by emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in (1) quickly identifying 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. The next version is scheduled for 2008. |
| This 26 page, non-technical document was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and contains detailed procedures for emergency responders dealing with radioactive material. The telephone number for Texas Department of State Health Services Radiation Control (routine information/services) is 512-834-6688. The 24 Hour DSHS Radiological Emergency Assistance Only telephone number is: 512-458-7460. | |
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| WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. | |
| Search the Emergency Response Guidebook online (see description above.) | |
| A free online course from the University at Albany on using the Emergency Response Guidebook. | |
