The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has updated its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). The 2020 ERG provides first responderswith a newly revised guidance on what to do during the critical first 30 minutes of a hazmat transportation accident. The ERG also contains an indexed list of dangerous goods and their associated ID numbers, general hazards they pose, and recommended safety precautions.
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