Transportation Dept. (U.S.). Research and Special Programs Administration
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Emergency Response Guidebook, 2004 This internationally known official guide is designed for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous
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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.
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U.S. Government Printing Office