ERG Specific
These are the green highlighted chemicals in the ERG.
How are the toxic inhalation hazards identified.
Class 5 haz mat placard.
What is an oxidizer
The type of truck trailer that generally carries flammable liquids such as gasoline.
What is a MC-306 or DOT 406
Spills that involve less than 55 US gallons of liquid
What is a small spill (according to the inifial isolation guideline)
This is the level of PPE that firefighter gear is considered.
What is Level D Haz Mat PPE
This is the section you would use to look up a known UN number on a chemical or placard
What is the yellow section in the ERG
This is a placard that is used for mixed cargo
What is the 'Dangerous' placard
This is used for the cleanup of chemicals or oil spills and has a large hinged door on the rear.
What is a Vacuum Tanker
The number of common TIH materials the 2024 ERG identifies.
What are the 6 toxic inhalation hazards.
This document has to be within arm reach of the truck driver who is carrying hazardous materials to help identify what they have and where it came from.
What is the bill of lading
The ERG considers this to be a moderate wind
What is 6-12 mph
This placard has red and whites stripes.
What is a flammable solid placard
This trailer or rail car container is used to transport dry bulk commodities
What is the covered hopper
The guide number used for the chemical labeled with UN/NA 3556
What is guide #147
This is the guide you would use if you didn't know any specific information on the hazard you are trying to identify.
What is Guide 111 used for
These are the steps taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving the release hazardous materials/dangerous goods.
What are protective actions
This placard is orange
What are class 1 - explosives
This railcar is used for flammable, non-flammable, toxic, and/or liquefied compressed gases. Also, has no bottom fittings to the car.
What is a pressure tank car
The chemical labeled with UN# 3302 and in this edition of the ERG has had a (P) added to its title
The chemical 2-Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate (stabilized)
This is the radius of the initial isolation zone surrounding a spill in all directions and is found in the green section.
What is the initial isolation distance
The weight of a loaded rail car.
What is 176,370 lbs
The guide number used for lithium ion batteries
Guide 138 OR Guide 147
This type of trailer is used for emulsion or water-gel explosives.
What is the TC-423
This is used for extinguishing a small fire involving UN 2978
What is a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher
These are the chemicals proceeded with a (P)
How are chemicals that polymerize explosively with heat or fire labeled