GUIDE 111
Note: When the material involved in the incident cannot be identified, users should reference GUIDE 111 in the orange section of the ERG. How often is the Emergency Response Guidebook revised? The Emergency Response Guidebook is updated and re-issued every four years by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Where in the ERG can you find the 4 digit ID numbers of a hazardous material?
Yellow Section The second section, with yellow page borders, references the material in order of its assigned 4-digit ID number/UN/NA number (which is often placarded with the other hazardous materials placards) and identifies the appropriate guide number to reference in the Orange Section).
What is the ERG number for corrosive 8?
1779
1779 Placard – Class 8 Corrosive.
What is the ERG Guide number for hazard class 1.4 items?
114
For Class 1.4 and 1.6 explosives, use GUIDE 114.
Which are the three correct methods for determining the appropriate guide pages in the Emergency Response Guidebook ERG )?
The correct three methods for determining the appropriate guide pages in the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) are United Nations/North American (UN/NA) Identification (ID) number, the name of the material, [ or a placard. ] This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.
What do the colors mean in the ERG book?
The ERG is divided into sections, each with its own color. The typical starting point is looking up a substance by name (blue pages), ID (UN) number (yellow pages) or image (placard, rail car, trailer). YELLOW: The yellow pages list chemicals in numerical order based on their assigned ID number (UN number).
What is the purpose of hazchem code?
The HAZCHEM code (also called Emergency Action Code) gives vital information to fire brigade and other emergency services on the action to be taken to combat spillage, leakage or fire in an emergency involving a hazardous substance.
What is Kemler code?
The ADR Hazard Identification Number HIN, also known as the Kemler Code, is carried on road and rail vehicles with tanks etc carrying bulk loads of dangerous substances. The ADR plate below shows the HI Number in the top section and the UN number (which identifies the substance) at the bottom.
