HazMat: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazard

Question 1

Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards: Step 1

Answer 1

Identify the chemical name and/or the chemical ID number for the placard.

Question 2

Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards: Step 2

Answer 2

Look up the material name in the appropriate section of the ERG.

Use the yellow section to obtain information based on the UN identification number.

Use the alphabetized blue section to obtain information based on the chemical name.

Note any green highlights, which indicate the substance also has an entry and recommendation in the green section of the guide.

Question 3

Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards: Step 3

Answer 3

Determine the correct emergency action guide to use for the chemical identified.

Question 4

Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards: Step 4

Answer 4

Identify the primary hazard (health hazards), potential fire and explosion hazards, recommended protective clothing, and evacuation recommendations.

Find a Table 1 recommendation of initial isolation and protective action distances as well as isolation distances if the substance is involved in fire. Also, take note of the firefighting recommendation, handling spills or leaks, and first aid measures.

Question 5

Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards: Step 5

Answer 5

If necessary, identify the isolation distance and the protective actions required for the chemical substance in the green section.