{"operation":"document","citation":"ERG 2024, How to Use the ERG","title":"How to Use the ERG","source_type":"guidance","agency":"U.S. DOT / Transport Canada / SICT","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2024-04-04","effective_on":null,"summary":"Official ERG2024 how to use the erg guidance, pages 3-8.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-how-to-use.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-how-to-use.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-how-to-use","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2024-04/ERG2024-Eng-Web-a.pdf#page=3","body":"HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK\nRESIST RUSHING IN!\nAPPROACH INCIDENT FROM UPWIND, AND UPHILL AND/OR UPSTREAM\nSTAY CLEAR OF ALL SPILLS, VAPORS, FUMES, SMOKE, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS\nWARNING: DO NOT USE THIS FLOWCHART if more than one hazardous material/dangerous\ngood is involved. Immediately call the appropriate emergency response agency telephone number\nlisted on the inside back cover of this guidebook. For chemical or biological warfare agents,\nrefer to the “Criminal or Terrorist Use of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents” section.\nYES\nDo you see\nan explosive\nplacard or\nlabel?\nFor Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5 Use GUIDE 112\nFor Divisions 1.4 or 1.6 Use GUIDE 114\nNO\nDo you know\nthe UN/NA\nID number?\nDo you know\nDo you see\nNO NO NO\nthe name of\na placard or\nthe material?\nlabel?\nDo you see\na railcar or\nroad trailer?\nNO\nUse\nGUIDE\n111\nYES YES YES YES\nSearch for the\nID number\nin the\nYellow Pages\nSearch for the\nmaterial in the\nBlue Pages\nRefer to\nPages 8-9\nRefer to\nPages 10-15\nDetermine the Guide Number\nIf the Guide Number has a “P”\nnext to it, the material may suffer\na violent polymerization\nIs the material\nhighlighted in\ngreen?\nNO Use the appropriate\nOrange Guide\nYES\nYES\nNO\nUSE the appropriate\nOrange Guide for\nEVACUATION distances, THEN\nUSE TABLE 1 for\nisolation and protective\naction distances, AND\nPROTECT in downwind\ndirection according to T ABLE 1\nfor residual material release\nCONSULT the appropriate\nOrange Guide\nIf product includes the reference (when spilled in water),\nconsult TABLE 2 for a list of the generated gases (for information\npurposes only), AND do not use water as extinguishing agent.\nBEFORE AN EMERGENCY - BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THIS GUIDEBOOK!\nFirst responders must be trained in the use of this guidebook.\nPage 1\n\nLOCAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS\nPlease populate this section with emergency telephone numbers\nfor local assistance:\nHAZMAT CONTRACTORS\nRAIL COMPANIES\nFEDERAL/STATE/PROVINCIAL AGENCIES\nOTHERS\nPage 2\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\nShipping Papers (Documents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover\nHow to Use this Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\nLocal Emergency Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2\nSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4\nNotification and Request for Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5\nHazard Classification System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6\nIntroduction to the Table of Markings, Labels and Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7\nTable of Markings, Labels and Placards and Initial Response Guide to Use On-scene . . . . .8\nRail Car Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10\nRoad Trailer Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13\nGlobally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) . . . . . . . .16\nHazard Identification Numbers Displayed on Some Intermodal Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . .18\nPipeline Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22\nID Number Index (yellow section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28\nName of Material Index (blue section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88\nHow to Use the Orange Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148\nGeneral First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150\nGuides (orange section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152\nIntroduction to Green Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280\nProtective Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283\nProtective Action Decision Factors to Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284\nBackground on Table 1 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . .286\nTable 1 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288\nTable 2 – Water-Reactive Materials which Produce Toxic Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334\nTable 3 – Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for Large Spills\nfor Different Quantities of Six Common TIH (PIH in the US) Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340\nERG2024 User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344\nProtective Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350\nDecontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352\nFire and Spill Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353\nConsiderations for Lithium Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356\nBLEVE and Heat Induced Tear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357\nBLEVE – Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358\nCriminal or Terrorist Use of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents . . . . . . . . . . . .360\nImprovised Explosive Device (IED) Safe Stand-Off Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367\nGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369\nPublication Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380\nCanada and United States National Response Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384\nERAP – Emergency Response Assistance Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385\n24-Hour Emergency Response Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388Page 3\n\nSAFETY PRECAUTIONS\nRESIST RUSHING IN!\nAPPROACH CAUTIOUSLY FROM UPWIND, UPHILL AND/OR UPSTREAM:\n•\nStay clear of Vapor, Fumes, Smoke and Spills.\n•\nKeep vehicle at a safe distance from the scene.\nSECURE THE SCENE:\n•\nIsolate the area and protect yourself and others.\nIDENTIFY THE HAZARDS USING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:\n•\nPlacards\n•\nContainer labels\n•\nShipping papers\n•\nRail Car and Road Trailer Identification Chart\n•\nSafety Data Sheets (SDS)\n•\nKnowledge of persons on scene\n•\nConsult applicable orange guide\nASSESS THE SITUATION:\n•\nIs there a fire, a spill or a leak?\n•\nWhat are the weather conditions?\n•\nWhat is the terrain like?\n•\nWho/what is at risk: people, property or the environment?\n•\nWhat actions should be taken – evacuation, shelter-in-place or dike?\n•\nWhat resources (human and equipment) are required?\n•\nWhat can be done immediately?\nOBTAIN HELP:\n•\nAdvise your headquarters to notify responsible agencies and call for assistance from\nqualified personnel.\nRESPOND:\n•\nEnter only when wearing appropriate protective gear.\n•\nRescue attempts and protecting property must be weighed against you becoming\npart of the problem.\n•\nEstablish a command post and lines of communication.\n•\nContinually reassess the situation and modify response accordingly.\n•\nConsider safety of people in the immediate area first, including your own safety.\nABOVE ALL: Do not assume that gases or vapors are harmless because of lack of a\nsmell – odorless gases or vapors may be harmful. Use CAUTION when handling empty\ncontainers because they may still present hazards until they are cleaned and purged of\nall residues.\nPage 4\n\nNOTIFICATION AND REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION\nFollow the steps outlined in your organization’s standard operating procedures and/or local\nemergency response plan for obtaining qualified assistance. Generally, the notification\nsequence and requests for technical information beyond what is available in this guidebook\nshould occur in the following order:\n1. NOTIFY YOUR ORGANIZATION/AGENCY\n•\nBased on information provided, this will set in motion a series of events. Actions\nmay range from dispatching additional trained personnel to the scene, to\nactivating the local emergency response plan.\n•\nEnsure that local fire and police departments have been notified.\n2. CALL THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE\nSHIPPING PAPER\n•\nIf shipping paper is not available, use guidance under next section “NATIONAL\nASSISTANCE”.\n3. NATIONAL ASSISTANCE\n•\nContact the appropriate emergency response agency listed on the inside back cover\nof this guidebook.\n•\nProvide as much information about the hazardous material/dangerous good and\nthe nature of the incident.\n•\nThe agency will provide immediate advice on handling the early stages of the incident.\n•\nThe agency will also contact the shipper or manufacturer of the material for more\ndetailed information if necessary.\n•\nThe agency will request on-scene assistance when necessary.\n4. PROVIDE AS MUCH OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE:\n•\nYour name, call-back telephone number, fax number\n•\nLocation and nature of problem (spill, fire, etc.)\n•\nName and identification number of material(s) involved\n•\nShipper/consignee/point-of-origin\n•\nCarrier name, rail car or truck number\n•\nContainer type and size\n•\nQuantity of material transported/released\n•\nLocal conditions (weather, terrain)\n•\nProximity to schools, hospitals, waterways, etc.\n•\nInjuries and exposures\n•\nLocal emergency services that have been notified\nPage 5\n\nHAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM\nThe hazard class of hazardous materials/dangerous goods is indicated either by its class (or\ndivision) number or name. Placards are used to identify the class or division of a material.\nThe hazard class or division number must be displayed in the lower corner of a placard and\nis required for both primary and subsidiary hazard classes and divisions, if applicable. For\nother than Class 7 placards, text indicating a hazard (for example, \"CORROSIVE\") is not\nrequired. Text is shown only in the U.S. The hazard class or division number and subsidiary\nhazard classes or division numbers placed in parentheses (when applicable), must appear\non the shipping paper after each proper shipping name.\nClass 1 - Explosives\nDivision 1.1 Division 1.2 Division 1.3 Division 1.4 Division 1.5 Division 1.6 Explosives which have a mass explosion hazard\nExplosives which have a projection hazard but not a mass\nexplosion hazard\nExplosives which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast\nhazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass\nexplosion hazard\nExplosives which present no significant hazard\nVery insensitive explosives with a mass explosion hazard\nExtremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass\nexplosion hazard\nClass 2 - Gases\nDivision 2.1 Flammable gases\nDivision 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic* gases\nDivision 2.3 Toxic* gases\nClass 3 - Class 4 - Flammable liquids (and Combustible liquids [U.S.])\nFlammable solids; Substances liable to spontaneous combustion;\nSubstances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases\nDivision 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid\ndesensitized explosives\nDivision 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion\nDivision 4.3 Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases\nClass 5 - Oxidizing substances and Organic peroxides\nDivision 5.1 Oxidizing substances\nDivision 5.2 Organic peroxides\nClass 6 - Toxic* substances and Infectious substances\nDivision 6.1 Toxic* substances\nDivision 6.2 Infectious substances\nClass 7 - Radioactive materials\nClass 8 - Corrosive substances\nClass 9 - Miscellaneous hazardous materials/dangerous goods and articles\n* The words “poison” or “poisonous” are synonymous with the word “toxic”.\nPage 6","truncated":false,"body_characters":12436}