ERG and NIOSH Flashcards
How is the NIOSH guide organized?
The chemical names are sorted alphabetically
If you only have the ID number of a material, what section of the ERG should you go to?
The Yellow section. It has chemicals listed by ID number
What does a Green placard signify?
Non-Flammable gas
What does an Orange placard signify?
Explosive
If you know the name of the material, what section of the ERG should you use?
The Blue section.
What does a Yellow placard signify?
Oxidizer, Oxygen
What does a Blue placard signify?
Dangerous when wet
What information about a chemical is in the NIOSH guide?
Synonyms and trade names, Exposure limits, IDLH, Physical description, Chemical and physical properties, Incompatibilities and reactivities, measurement methods, Personal protection and sanitation, recommended respirators, First aid , Health hazards and exposure routs
In the ERG, what info does the Green section have?
Isolation and protective actions.
What page number in the ERG do you use for unidentified cargo?
Guide 111
In the ERG, what color is the Guide Section?
Orange. It gives info on potential hazards, public safety, and emergency response.
What does a Red placard signify?
Flammable, combustible, dangerous
What does a White placard signify?
Toxic, Poison
