ERG use Flashcards
white pages
instructions on how to use erg, sections are in the front and back of the book
ERG ID number index ( yellow-bordered pages)
provides a 4 digit UN/NAID number index list in numerical order. green highlighting means the substance releases gases that are a TIH. p following the guide number indicates that the material polymerizes
ERG material name index (blue-bordered pages)
provides an index of dangerous goods in alphabetical order by material name. green highlighting and p are same as yellow bordered section
ERG initial action guides (orange bordered pages)
most useful because it provides safety recommendations and general hazards information. left hand page lists potential hazards and public safety information. right hand page provides emergency response information
potential hazards section
addresses two hazard types under separate headers: health hazards and fire or explosion hazards. the highest potential is listed first
public safety section
provides general information regarding immediate isolation of the incident site and ppe reccomendations. also lists suggested evacuation distances for small and large spills, also distances for fragmentation hazards for tanks that might explode
initial isolation distance
is the distance within which all persons should be considered for evacuation in all directions. the distance will always be at least 100 feet
emergency response section of orange bordered pages
describes emergency response topics, including precautions for incidents involving fire, spills or leaks, and first aid
ERG tables of initial isolation and protective action distances (green-bordered pages) three tables
table 1-initial isolation and protective action distances
table 2-water reactive materials which produce toxic gases
table 3-initial isolation and protective action distances for different quantities of six common TIH, PIH gases
protective action distance
the downwind distance from a hazardous materials incident within which protective actions should be implemented
classification of a small spill
approximately 55 gallons or less
classification of a large spill
more than 55 gallons
