Hazards
ERG
IDENTIFICATION
Science
Operations
100
Substances that injure a person, interfering with cell respiration
Blood Agents
100
This section of the ERG provides you with general response guidelines for the material involved
Orange Section
100
Shipping papers kept in the cab within reach of the driver
Bill of Lading
100
The weight of a solid or liquid compared to an equal volume of water
Specific Gravity
100
Designated areas at dangerous incidents, based on safety and the degree of the hazards
Control Zones
200
Substances that cause physical injury to the lungs
Choking Agents
200
The protective action distances can be found in this section of the ERG
Green Section
200
NFPA 704 system
200
Weight of a vapor compared to air
Vapor Density
200
The removal of dangerous goods from personnel and equipment to the extent necessary to prevent potential adverse health effects
Decontamination
300
Produces significant toxic gas when it comes into contact with water
Dangerous Water Reactive Materials
300
If you have a UN number, you look in this section of the ERG to start obtaining information
Yellow Section
300
DOT 407
MC 307
300
The minimum temperature at which a material gives off vapor to form an ignitable mixture and will not continue to burn
Flash Point
300
Positive pressure SCBA plus hooded chemical resistant clothing (splash suit)
Level B protection
400
A ____ release is a release that is the result of a broken or damaged valve that may last from several seconds to several minutes depending on size and nature of contents
Rapid Release
400
You arrive at a Hazmat incident involving a truck that rolled over into the ditch. You learn from the driver that they are carrying Potassium Bromate. You are unable to see the UN number. Where should you look FIRST in the ERG to start gathering information
Blue Section
400
A tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, Class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi
MC 306 / DOT 406
400
The force exerted on the inside of a closed container by the vapor in the space above the liquid in the container
Vapor Pressure
400
The area where personnel, equipment, and command are staged
Cold Zone
500
When sheltering in place, you should instruct the citizens to close/turn off these
Heating and Air Conditioning
Windows and Doors
500
If you do not know the product or ID number, this guide number will be where you should start
Guide 111
500
The Yellow triangle is the reactivity hazard. What does the 2 represent
Violent Chemical Change
500
Indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the material being tested
Corrosivity (pH)
500
Steps taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of dangerous goods
Protective Actions