Citation
(2008), "Labelmaster® distributes new Emergency Response Guidebook", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 55 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2008.12855eab.016
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Labelmaster® distributes new Emergency Response Guidebook
Labelmaster® distributes new Emergency Response Guidebook
Article Type: Environment and safety From: Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Volume 55, Issue 5
A new release of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is now available. The first release since 2004, the 2008 issue contains new information for first responders in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials. Labelmaster, a manufacturer of regulatory compliance products, is distributing the 2008 ERG.
New information contained in the 2008 ERG includes: over 50 amendments to proper shipping names and ID numbers (United Nations numbers); updated lists of hazardous materials; lithium ion batteries entry; and ethanol entries and identification numbers. Additionally, the “Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distance Table” has been split into two tables to better facilitate initial incident response actions for emergencies involving toxic inhalation hazards.
The ERG is the foundation of many emergency response plans and incident management systems. It provides a consistent and standardized approach for first responders in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials. It is intended to assist responders in managing the first 15-30 min of an emergency response, often the most critical moments. It provides crucial information concerning scene management and response procedures that can save lives and enhance public and environmental safety.
Since its introduction in 1976, the ERG has been and will continue to be the go-to reference for first responders faced with the possibility of a hazardous materials incident. This guidebook is published in a user-friendly format and is divided into five sections, which are color coded to maximize efficiency and ease of use. The goal of the US Department of Transportation is for all public emergency responders to carry a copy of the ERG.
The 2008 ERG is available as a book, on CD-ROM or on USB flash drive. For questions regarding customization and personalization, contact Estuardo Sanchez, Tel: 773/279.2286, e-mail: estuardos@alc-net.com. For ordering information, Tel: 800/621.5808, e-mail: sales@labelmaster.com, or visit: www.labelmaster.com/ERG