2000 Emergency Response Guidebook: A Guidebook for First Responders During the Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Incident

by Transportation Dept. (U.S.). Research and Special Programs Administration (Producer), Transportation Dept (U S ) Research and, Transportation Dept. (U.S.). Research and Special Programs Administration (Producer)

Emergency Response Guidebook, 2004   This internationally known official guide is designed for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials/dangerous goods incident. It was developed by the United States Government for use by the fire fighters, police and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods.  It helps first responders to quickly identify the specific or generic hazards of the material (s) involved in the incident while protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.  It also includes indexes of hazardous materials by identification number and by chemical name and a table of initial isolation and protective action distances.  

Genres: Reference, Science

384 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 2000

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This guide is intended for first responders reacting to hazardous material spills or conditions. It could also be useful to those who routinely deal with these hazardous material and conditions.

[Iris G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

holy shit it was so fascinating i couldn't keep it down. 12/10 would bring with me in case of chemical warfare